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 Sherman in 1959 | |
| Date of birth | October 20, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Weed, California, U.S. |
| Date of death | October 11, 1997 (aged 69) |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Safety |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| US college | St. Mary's (California) |
| NFL draft | 1951 / round: 26 / Pick 311 (By the New York Yanks) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1952 | Dallas Texans |
| 1953–1960 | Los Angeles Rams |
| 1961 | Minnesota Vikings |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls | 2 |
| Career stats | |
| Games played | 87 |
| Starts | 71 |
| Interceptions | 29 |
| Fumble recoveries | 2 |
| Touchdowns | 3 |
Willard Arthur Sherman (October 20, 1927 – October 11, 1997) was an American football defensive back who played with the National Football League (NFL)'s Los Angeles Rams from 1954 to 1960.