Former Stamps Running Back Willie Burden Passes Away

[iso_55]

Just saw this & so far no local media outlet in Calgary has jumped on it & I'm not surprised. If this was the NHL there'd be columns already posted at the Calgary Herald & Sun. Former Stamps running back Willie Burden #10 has passed away.

 

http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article48083700.html

[blueingreenland]

He was a good one. My condolences to the family...

[Fatty Liver]

That's too bad, Willie was a great RB.  I have to wonder if his premature death had anything to do with concussions.

[iso_55]

That's too bad, Willie was a great RB.  I have to wonder if his premature death had anything to do with concussions.

I don't think so. He was on the waiting list for a heart transplant according to a story that ran in the Calgary Herald Sepember 2nd. 

[Dragon37]

He was one of the good ones. RIP Willie

[IC Khari]

Really sad, Burden was one of the all-time greats IMO. Still relatively young. Condolences to his family.

[iso_55]

George Hopkins the Stamps Equipment Manager who's been with the team since the 70's said Willie was the nicest player he ever met. Polite, always smiling. He said he met a few low life players in his time that came & went along with the greats but Burden was the best. 

[JohnnyOnTheSpot]

To this day no running back has dominated like he did in 75.  Unstoppable and unforgettable. Very sad to hear of his passing.