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Former Eagles defensive end, Willey, 83, dies

The Columbian
Published: August 19, 2011, 5:00pm

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Norm Willey, a former Pro Bowl defensive end with the Philadelphia Eagles, died on Thursday night in Newark, Del. He was 83.

Nicknamed “Wild Man,” Willey played in 92 games for the Eagles from 1950-1957 and earned All-Pro selections three times (1953, ’54, ’55). He was named to the Pro Bowl, as well, in 1955 and 1956.

After his playing days concluded, Willey remained in the area, and became a teacher and driver’s education instructor for 30 years at Pennsville (N.J.) High.

Willey was selected by Philadelphia in the 13th round of the 1950 draft out of Marshall. His career ended in 1957.

A two-sport star with the Thundering Herd, Willey was inducted into the West Virginia school’s Hall of Fame for his achievements in football and basketball.

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