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Willie Shelby is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. He is best known for his work with the legendary soul group, The Staple Singers. He has also released several solo albums, including his most recent, "The Best of Willie Shelby".
Willie Shelby was born on July 24, 1953 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He began his musical career as a member of the Staple Singers, a gospel group founded by his father, Roebuck "Pops" Staples. The group released several albums and had several hits, including "Respect Yourself" and "I'll Take You There".
Willie Shelby has released several solo albums, including "The Best of Willie Shelby" (2005), "The Soul of Willie Shelby" (2007), and "The Gospel of Willie Shelby" (2009). He has also produced albums for other artists, including "The Best of the Staple Singers" (2006).
Willie Shelby is currently 71 years old. He stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m). He has not revealed any information about his dating life or any affairs.
Willie Shelby has an estimated net worth of $2 million. He has earned his wealth through his successful career as a singer, songwriter, and producer.
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71 years old |
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Leo |
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24 July 1953 |
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24 July |
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Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
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United States |
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Willie Shelby Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Willie Shelby height
is 5′ 11″ .
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5′ 11″ |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Willie Shelby Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Willie Shelby worth at the age of 71 years old? Willie Shelby’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from United States. We have estimated
Willie Shelby's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Willie Shelby Social Network
Timeline
Shelby was less successful as a kick returner in 1977 and the Bengals waived him before the 1978 season. He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons, but the Falcons returned him to the Bengals when a physical exam showed that he had suffered a broken collar bone in the Bengals' final preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. The Bengals waived him again a few days later and he was claimed by the St. Louis Cardinals. He played 3 of 7 games for the Cardinals as a running back and kick returner in 1978 before being waived in October in order to make room on the roster to sign running back Lawrence Barnes.
Shelby was drafted by the Bengals with the 138th pick of the 5th round of the 1976 NFL draft. He got little work as a running back in 1976, rushing just 5 times all season for 9 yards. But he served as the Bengals' primary kick returner. He returned 30 kickoffs for 761 yards, for a 25.4 yard per return average. He also scored a touchdown on a 97-yard kickoff return against the Cleveland Browns on October 3. His 761 kickoff return yards led the NFL that season, and his 97-yard return was the longest in the NFL that season. His one touchdown tied with Cullen Bryant of the Los Angeles Rams for the NFL lead. His 30 kickoff returns tied for 2nd in the NFL, one behind league leader Lou Piccone, and his 25.4 yards per return average tied for 9th. Shelby also returned 21 punts for 162 yards, a 7.7 yard per return average.
As a senior in 1975 he dropped to 315 yards as fullback Johnny Davis became Alabama's primary ball carrier. Shelby was disappointed with his senior season. He had also set a goal when he entered college "to be remembered as the best ever" but realized that hadn't happened, although he felt he would be able to become a good professional running back.
Shelby played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide in 1973, 1974 and 1975. He served primarily as a kick returner in 1973, but became the starting halfback as a junior in 1974. He ran 84 times in 19974 for 541 yards, a 6.4 average. One of his best games came on October 5 against the University of Mississippi, when he scored 2 touchdowns, including on a 58-yard run. The game was particularly sweet to Shelby, as he had been called a "traitor" for attending Alabama instead of his home state school of Mississippi and had received a racist letter before the game.
Willie Earl Shelby (born July 24, 1953) is a former American football running back and kick returner who played for the Cincinnati Bengals and the St. Louis Cardinals of the NFL. In 1976 as a rookie in the NFL he led the league in several kick return categories. He played college football at Alabama.
