(1959-03-21) March 21, 1959 (age 65) Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Height:
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:
170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High school:
Radnor (Radnor, Pennsylvania)
College:
Northwestern Villanova Syracuse
Undrafted:
1982
Career history
Pittsburgh Steelers (1982)
Career NFL statistics
Punt returns:
22
Punt return yards:
172
George Ross "Willie" Sydnor (born March 21, 1959) is a former professional American football wide receiver in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Sydnor is the son of George Sydnor, who was a track sprinter. He has three brothers, Reggie, Chris, and Chad. Willie was an All-Delco receiver at Radnor High School.[1] The Raiders were 19–1 in his final two seasons, and he caught 51 passes during his varsity career. He was a captain of the 1976 undefeated team, and he helped the track team to the fifth fastest time in the nation.[2]
Sydnor attended Northwestern for one year, where he played football and ran track. After being pressured by the new coaching staff not to run track, he transferred to Villanova, where he could play both sports. Running for Villanova on the 400 meters leg, he won the 1981 distance medley relay at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships.[3] In April 1981, it was announced that Villanova was dropping its football program. Recruiters from several universities swarmed the campus for a few days, and Sydnor opted to transfer to Syracuse. He made 29 catches for the Orange for 418 yards and two touchdowns. He graduated with a degree in psychology.[3]
After going undrafted in 1982, Sydnor was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as a free agent but cut towards the end of training camp. He was considering joining the Canadian Football League and the United States Football League. Due to a series of injuries, he was re-signed by the Steelers. His season was shortened by the 1982 strike.[3] By the time of the playoffs, he was the Steelers' chief punt returner, shining in the absence of Rick Woods.[4] In eight games, Sydnor made 22 punt returns for 172 yards.[5] His career ended due to injuries.[2]
Sydnor lives in Rosemont, Pennsylvania with his wife Kathy and four children. His daughter Shelby played field hockey for the University of Maryland.[2]
^Chaykun, Harry (October 3, 2009). "Chaykun on Field Hockey: Sydnor name synonomous [sic] with talent". Delaware County Daily Times. Archived from the original on August 14, 2018. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
^ abcStrike, Sam (July 9, 2012). "Photos: Garrett Hill July 4th Parade". Patch.com. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
^ abcMoran, Malcolm (November 9, 1982). "Players; A Rookie Finds No Place To Go". New York Times. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
^Smith, Pohla (January 5, 1983). "After the long, roundabout and often interrupted trip". United Press International. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
^"Willie Sydnor". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
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released at roster cuts, and was let go to make room for rookie tight end Ray Sydnor. "I was the last receiver cut," he said. "But they said, 'If anyone goes...
A History in Photographs. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1993. Sydnor, Jr., Charles W. Soldiers of Destruction: The SS Death’s Head Division 1939–1945...
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