Willie Hector was drafted by the Rams in the fifth round of the 1961 NFL draft.
13 Facts About Willie Hector
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Willie Hector was drafted by the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League in the tenth round of the 1961 AFL Draft.
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Willie Hector was a member of the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.
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Willie Hector participated in football and track for the Pacific Tigers of the University of the Pacific.
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Willie Hector competed in numerous track events for the Tigers, including the hurdles, high jump, long jump and 100-yard dash.
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Willie Hector was named Pacific's Outstanding Track Athlete as a senior in 1961.
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Willie Hector was selected by the Los Angeles Rams of the NFL with the 60th pick in the 1961 NFL draft.
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Willie Hector was selected by the San Diego Chargers of the AFL with the 80th pick in the 1961 AFL Draft.
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Willie Hector played in twelve games for the Rams during the 1961 season.
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Willie Hector then played for the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL from 1962 to 1963, appearing in one game in 1962 and five games in 1963.
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Willie Hector was the head football coach at Tamalpais High School from the 1965 season through 1968.
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Willie's grandson Ayden Hector was a four star prospect in the class of 2020 at Eastside Catholic School in Sammamish, Washington.
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Willie Hector was named as a defensive back to the Class 3A all-state high school football team in his junior year, after the Eastside Crusaders won the WIAA 3A State Championship.