Willie McGinest

William Lee McGinest Jr. is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the New England Patriots. He played college football at USC and was selected fourth overall by the Patriots in the 1994 NFL draft. During his 12 seasons with the team, he was named to two Pro Bowls and won three Super Bowl titles. McGinest also holds the record for postseason sacks. For his accomplishments in New England, he was inducted to the Patriots Hall of Fame in 2015.

11 December 1971

Born on the same birth day (11 December): Alexa Demie • Anders Eldebrink • Anna Carteret • Clinton Adams • Donna Mills • Erik Honoré • Gilbert Roland • Hailee Steinfeld • Ilmar Laaban • James Ellsworth (wrestler) • Keith Waldrop • Lynda Day George • Maarten Lafeber • Mario Been • Max Martini • Mildred Cleghorn • Miranda Tapsell • Rebekkah Brunson • Shareef Abdur-Rahim • Sylvester Clarke • Thomas McGuane

Born in the same month (December 1971): Abdullah Ercan • Amy Locane • Arantxa Sánchez Vicario • Chris Cook (racing driver) • Claire Forlani • Dido (singer) • Henk Timmer • Matthieu Chedid • Michaela Watkins • Noel Hogan • Richard Krajicek • Ricky Martin