Bears Spotlight Series: Willie Gault
Born September 5, 1960, Willie Gault is a former wide receiver and potential olympian. He played 11 seasons with the Bears and Raiders and is considered one of the fastest NFL players of all time. He was a member of the 1985 Super-Bowl Champion Bears, as well as a member of the U.S Olympic team that boycotted the 1980 Olympics.
He played college football at the University of Tennessee from 1979 to 1982. He led in yardage for 3 years and still holds numerous records. He was drafted by the Bears in 1983 before going to the Raiders in 1988. Gault is now pursuing a career as an actor but remains active in Masters Athletics setting records in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash.
Gault finished his 11 NFL seasons with 333 receptions for 6,635 yards. He also returned 9 punts for 60 yards, rushed for 154 yards, returned 45 kickoffs for 1,088 yards, and scored 45 touchdowns (44 receiving and 1 kickoff return).
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