Willie Galimore

Willie Galimore

NFL player


Color=#000060
fontcolor=#f96a0b
DateOfBirth=March 30, 1935
Birthplace= St. Augustine, Florida
DateOfDeath=death date and age|1964|07|27|1935|03|30
Position=RB
College=Florida A&M
DraftedYear=
DraftedRound=
Stats=y
DatabaseFootball=GALIMWIL01
PFR=GaliWi00
Awards=
Records=
Honors=
Retired #s=Chicago Bears #28
years=1957-1963
teams=Chicago Bears
ProBowls=1
HOF=
CollegeHOF=50106

Willie Galimore (March 30, 1935 - July 27, 1964) was an American football running back for the Chicago Bears from 1957-1963. He attended Florida A&M University. Galimore is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.

Galimore possessed incredible speed and lateral movement; many of the opposing players of the time stated that they believed Galimore could run side-to-side down the field just as fast as most men could in a straight line. His running style could be said to most resemble the style of Billy Sims or perhaps Terrell Davis, but faster.

In a documentary short by NFL Films on Galimore, it was said that he was probably the last great find before NFL scouting became sophisticated. His peers (including Chuck Bednarik and Doug Atkins) referred to Galimore as one of the best runners they ever faced.

Galimore was killed in an automobile accident on July 27, 1964 in Rensselaer, Indiana at the age of 29 with teammate Bo Farrington. His number 28 has been retired by the Bears.


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Willie Galimore — Données générales Nom complet Willie Lee Galimore Nationalité  États Unis Date de naissance …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Deacon Jones — For other people named Deacon Jones, see Deacon Jones (disambiguation). Deacon Jones No. 75      Defensive end Personal information Date of birth: December 9, 1938 (1938 12 09) …   Wikipedia

  • Derrick Brooks — Brooks with the 2006 Pro Bowl MVP trophy No. 55      Linebacker …   Wikipedia

  • Deion Sanders — Sanders in 2011. No. 21, 37      Cornerback/ Return specialist Personal information …   Wikipedia

  • Chicago Bears — Current season Established 1919[1] Play in Soldier Field Chicago, Illinois Headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois …   Wikipedia

  • Michael Irvin — Michael Irvin, October 2007 No. 88      Wide receiver Personal information …   Wikipedia

  • Jack Nicklaus — For this golfer s detailed statistics, records, and other achievements, see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. Jack Nicklaus Personal information Full …   Wikipedia

  • Tom Brookshier — Données générales Nom complet Thomas Jefferson Brookshier Nationalité  États Unis Date de naissance …   Wikipédia en Français

  • List of retired professional American football players — This is a list of individuals who formerly played professional American football in the NFL, AFL, AAFC and other major leagues. See also one of the other lists of American football players for more names.A* Joe Abbey, End, [1948 1949] * Fay… …   Wikipedia

  • Nick Buoniconti — No. 85      Middle linebacker Personal information Date of birth: December 15, 1940 (1940 12 15) (age 70) Springfield, Massachusetts …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”