Born: November 17, 1939
Hometown: Greenville, MS
Year of Induction: 1979
College Career
Jackson State (1959-1963)
• Led SWAC 4 years and the nation in yardage in receptions (’60)
• Most Valuable Player in the All-American Bowl (’63)
• Played in the North-South game and made both touchdowns scored in the game (’62)
• Played in the Chicago All Star game (’63)
• Held collegiate pass receiving record: caught 60 passes for 1,229 yards
• Inducted into the Jackson State Sports Hall of Fame (’78)
Pro Football Career
Baltimore Colts (1963-1969)
• All-Pro (’67, ‘68)
• Pro Bowl (’67, ‘68)
• Played in Super Bowl III (’69)
• Leading receiver with 43 catches for 646 yards and 3 touchdowns (’69)
Miami Dolphins (1970-1971)
Did You Know?
Willie Richardson has 4 brothers who also played professional football: Gloster, Thomas, Earnest, and Charles.
