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Willie Mitchell

b. 1940

American football player

American football player
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About Willie Mitchell

Born 1940. Willie Mitchell is an American american football player.

Willie Mitchell (born August 28, 1940) is a former professional football cornerback who played eight professional seasons 1964-1971. After winning the League Championship with the American Football League (AFL)'s Kansas City Chiefs in 1966, he started for them in the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game, and was on the Chiefs team that won the 1969 AFL Championship and then defeated the NFL's heavily favored Minnesota Vikings in the fourth and final AFL-NFL World Championship Game.

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Important facts

Born
28 August 1940, San Antonio
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
American football player
Nationality
United States
Education
Wheatley High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Willie Mitchell?

American football player

When was Willie Mitchell born?

Willie Mitchell was born on 28 August 1940 in San Antonio.

What is Willie Mitchell's occupation?

Willie Mitchell is an american football player.

What nationality is Willie Mitchell?

Willie Mitchell is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Willie Mitchell

· Wikidata: Q8021709

· DBpedia: Willie Mitchell (American football)

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