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Date of birth | May 30, 1959 |
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Place of birth | Sacramento, California |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Running back |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
College | San Jose State |
NFL draft | 1982 / Round: 1 / Pick 21 |
Career history | |
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1982–1988 | Denver Broncos |
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Gerald William Willhite (born May 30, 1959) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Denver Broncos in the first round (21st overall) of the 1982 NFL Draft. A 5'10", 210-lb. running back, Willhite played college football at San Jose State and for the Broncos from 1982 to 1988. He appeared in Super Bowl XXI against the New York Giants.
Willhite was born in Sacramento, California and graduated from Cordova High School of Rancho Cordova, California in 1977. Willhite currently owns and operates GW Spices BBQ Restaurant in Rancho Cucamonga, California.