Age, Biography and Wiki
Willard Reaves was born on 17 August, 1959 in Flagstaff, Arizona, U.S., is an American football player (born 1959). Discover Willard Reaves's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 64 years old?
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| Age |
64 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
17 August 1959 |
| Birthday |
17 August |
| Birthplace |
Flagstaff, Arizona, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous player with the age 64 years old group.
Willard Reaves Height, Weight & Measurements
At 64 years old, Willard Reaves height is 1.8 m and Weight 200 lb (91 kg).
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| Height |
1.8 m |
| Weight |
200 lb (91 kg) |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Who Is Willard Reaves's Wife?
His wife is Brenda Reaves
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Brenda Reaves |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Ryan Reaves |
Willard Reaves Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Willard Reaves worth at the age of 64 years old? Willard Reaves’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Willard Reaves's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Willard Reaves Social Network
Timeline
Willard Sheldon Reaves (born August 17, 1959) is an American-Canadian former professional gridiron football running back and politician.
Reaves played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Canadian Football League (CFL), and for the Miami Dolphins and the Washington Redskins in the National Football League (NFL).
Reaves currently serves as the deputy leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party.
He was twice a Manitoba Liberal Party candidate for the division of Fort Whyte in 2022 and 2023.
He also helped his team win the 72nd Grey Cup, their first victory since 1962.
Reaves played college football at Northern Arizona University from 1977 to 1980.
He rushed for 2,139 yards at university, the best being 1979 when he rushed for 1,084 yards and was voted First-team All Big Sky Conference First-team All American.
Reaves played five seasons for the Blue Bombers from 1983 to 1987.
He rushed for 898 yards in his first year and was runner up for the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie Award and an all star.
In 1984, he led the league rushing for 1,733 yards on 304 carries and 18 touchdowns, all team records.
He also set a CFL record with 2,140 yards from scrimmage.
He won the CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award.
Reaves rushed for 1,000 yards two other times (1,323 in 1985 and 1,471 in 1987), he led the league in both seasons.
He finished his career with 5,923 total rushing yards for the Blue Bombers.
He led the CFL in rushing 3 times in his career.
He was a three time CFL all star.
In 1988, he got into a contract dispute with the Bombers, who wanted Reaves to take a massive paycut.
He was released and tried out with the NFL (he was originally undrafted) and in 1989 he played two games with the Miami Dolphins and one game with the Washington Redskins.
In October 2021, Reaves was announced as the Manitoba Liberal Party's candidate in the 2022 Fort Whyte by-election to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.
Reaves ultimately lost to Progressive Conservative candidate and fellow former Blue Bomber, Obby Khan.
Reaves was defeated by Khan in a rematch in the 2023 Manitoba general election.
On November 28, 2023, Reaves was named deputy leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party.
Following his retirement from the NFL, Reaves moved back to Winnipeg and became a sergeant with the Manitoba Sheriff Service.
Willard's eldest son, Ryan Reaves, is a professional ice hockey right wing for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League.
Willard's youngest son, Jordan Reaves, is a professional football player with the Edmonton Elks of the CFL.
He also has two daughters, Regina and Renee.
Reaves is the great-great-grandson of Bass Reeves, a former slave who was the first black lawman west of the Mississippi River and among the first black U.S. deputy marshalls; Reeves' life is the focus of the 2023 TV series Lawmen: Bass Reeves.
Bass served as a deputy U.S. marshal in Fort Smith, Arkansas under the direction of judge Isaac Parker, known as the "Hanging Judge".
In 1992, Reaves was inducted into the Northern Arizona University Athletics Hall of Fame, and in 2002 he became a member of the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.
