Willie Burden

Bio

Full name: Willie James Burden

Born: July 21, 1951 in Longwood, NC

Died: Dec. 4, 2015

Last Season (1981) Vitals:
  • Height: 5′ 11″
  • Position: RB
  • Jersey: #10
Amateur Programs
  • North Carolina State
  • Enloe HS (Raleigh, NC)
Programs listed in descending order attended. Complete the database by providing high school, junior and college participation or corrections.
8 Season Career with CGY

Active years: 1974–1981

103 career games (See notes for restrictions)

  • 103 regular season games
  • 1975 Winner (CGY) Most Outstanding Player
  • 1977 Team Nominee (CGY) Most Outstanding Player
Canadian Football Hall of Fame

Willie Burden was inducted into the Player wing in 2001 (CFHoF profile).

Calgary Stampeders Retired Numbers

Willie Burden's jersey #10 is retired.

Calgary Stampeders Wall of Fame

Willie Burden was inducted into the Player wing in 1992.

Season Team Position Jersey Regular
GP		 Playoff
GP		 Grey Cup
GP
8 seasons
(Rank: T922nd,
91st percentile,
8 CFL seasons)		 1 team 103
(Rank: T1035th,
90th percentile,
103 CFL games)		 0 0
1974 CGY RB 27 6 -- 0
1975 CGY RB 10 16 -- 0
1976 CGY RB 10 13 -- 0
1977 CGY RB 10 16 -- 0
1978 CGY RB 10 15 -- 0
1979 CGY RB 10 13 -- 0
1980 CGY RB 10 16 -- 0
1981 CGY RB 10 8 -- 0
  • Calgary Stampeders 1981