Willie Shelby

Willie Earl Shelby
Born: July 24, 1953
Hattiesburg, MS USA
Position: RB
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 195
College: Alabama
High School: Purvis (MS)
Career: 1976-1978
Drafted: 1976 in Round 5, #138 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals

Willie Shelby played from 1976 to 1978 during his career with the Cincinnati Bengals and St. Louis Cardinals. Shelby ran for 14 yards in his career on 7 attempts, scoring 0 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 2 passes for 14 yards.


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Rushing:

Year Team No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
1976NFL Cincinnati Bengals591.80
1978NFL St. Louis Cardinals252.50
Totals7142.00

Receiving:

Year Team No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
1976NFL Cincinnati Bengals133.00
1978NFL St. Louis Cardinals11111.011 0
Totals2147.011 0

Punt Returns:

Year Team No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
1976NFL Cincinnati Bengals211627.730 0
1977NFL Cincinnati Bengals11544.913 0
1978NFL St. Louis Cardinals10888.816 0
Totals423047.230 0

Kick Returns:

Year Team No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
1976NFL Cincinnati Bengals3076125.497 1
1977NFL Cincinnati Bengals1940321.238 0
1978NFL St. Louis Cardinals921123.431 0
Totals58137523.797 1

Defense and Fumbles:

Year Team Tackle Brup Fum F Rec FYds FTD FF
1976NFL Cincinnati Bengals85000
1977NFL Cincinnati Bengals21000
Totals00106000

Total Scoring:

Touchdowns Other Total
Year Team Rush Rec Punt Kick MFG Int Fum Other FG X/C Single 2Pt Saf Points
1976NFL Cincinnati Bengals00010000006
1977NFL Cincinnati Bengals00000001006
Totals000100010000012

Playing Career:

Year League Team GP GS
1976NFLCincinnati Bengals130
1977NFLCincinnati Bengals140
1978NFLSt. Louis Cardinals30


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