Willie McGinest Jr.

Willie McGinest Jr. posing

About Me

Willie McGinest Jr. is a USC football legend and former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League for 15 seasons, primarily with the New England Patriots as #55. 

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. He is now an avid community role model, philanthropist and owner of 55 Entertainment.

Willie McGinest's Ventures

A life with many accomplishments

USC Legend

1993 Lombardi Award Finalist

Playboy All-American

All-Pac-10 conference honors

Future NFl Hall of Famer

2001, 2003, & 2004 New England Patriot Super Bowl Champion

1996 & 2003 Pro Bowler

1993 Lombardi Award Finalist

Community Role Model & Philanthropist

Well known in his community of Long Beach, California

Founder of Non-Profit Foundation 55

President of Long Beach Patriots Football and Cheer

Owner of 55 Entertainment

Established in 2006

Ventures include comedy shows, personal appearances, concerts etc

Bringing events to inner-city communities to promote fellowship

Willie McGinest's Organizations

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Foundation 55

Non-profit focused on giving back to the disenfranchise communities of the Greater Los Angeles Area.

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55 Entertainment

55 Entertainment is an entertainment company founded in 2006 that places emphasis on facilitating and producing entertainment ventures in urban communities.  

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Long Beach Patriots

Youth football and cheer organization motivated to developing the underserved youth to become beacons of strength in our society.

I have a lot (left). I don't take it by years, I take it day by day."​

– Willie McGinest Jr.