Billy Campfield

William Campfield (born August 20, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants. He played college football for the Kansas Jayhawks and was selected in the 11th round of the 1978 NFL draft. He played in Super Bowl XV with the Eagles in 1981.

Early life

Campfield graduated from Derby High School in Derby, Kansas, in 1974. He was a four-year letterman as a running back at the University of Kansas, averaging over six yards every time he touched the ball and scoring 12 career touchdowns.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Campfield was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the eleventh round of the 1978 NFL draft. He was waived on August 22, 1983.^[1]

New York Giants

Campfield was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants, and he was released a week later on August 29, 1983.^[2]

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.^[3]

Arizona Outlaws

Campfield came out of retirement and signed with the Arizona Outlaws on February 12, 1985.^[4]

References

1. ^ "Campfield is cut by Philadelphia". Lawrence Journal-World. August 23, 1983. Retrieved 2010-03-30.
2. ^ "Back surgery for Spagnola; Eagles cut 10". Reading Eagle. August 30, 1983. Retrieved 2010-03-30.
3. ^ "Armed with package, Schaefer seeks meeting with Colts' Irsay". Reading Eagle. March 9, 1984. Retrieved 2010-03-30.
4. ^ "Outlaws Sign Campfield". Ocala Star-Banner. February 15, 1985. Retrieved 2010-03-30.