William Campfield (born August 20, 1956) is an American former professional

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player who was a

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in the

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(NFL) for the

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and the

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. He played

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for the

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and was selected in the 11th round of the

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. He played in

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with the Eagles in 1981.

Early life

Campfield graduated from Derby High School in

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, in 1974. He was a four-year letterman as a running back at the

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, averaging over six yards every time he touched the ball and scoring 12 career touchdowns.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Campfield was selected by the

in the eleventh round of the

. He was waived on August 22, 1983.

New York Giants

Campfield was claimed off waivers by the

, and he was released a week later on August 29, 1983.

San Antonio Gunslingers

Campfield signed a one-year contract with the San Antonio Gunslingers, and one week later, on March 6, 1984, announced his retirement.

Arizona Outlaws

Campfield came out of retirement and signed with the

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on February 12, 1985.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Campfield, Billy 1956 births Living people Players of American football from Las Vegas Players of American football from Kansas American football running backs Kansas Jayhawks football players University of Kansas alumni Philadelphia Eagles players New York Giants players San Antonio Gunslingers players Arizona Outlaws players