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 • Chris Hughton • Elliott Carter • Enrique Bermúdez • Ernie Beck • Frederick Eveleigh-de-Moleyns, 5th Baron Ventry • John Lammers (footballer) • Lani Brockman • Mario Been • Mildred Cleghorn • Nigel Winterburn • Robert Henriques • Robert Koch • Rogier van Otterloo • Ronald McKie • Roy Wood Jr.

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