Willie McGinest Jr.
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
Foundation 55
Non-profit focused on giving back to the disenfranchise communities of the Greater Los Angeles Area.
55 Entertainment
55 Entertainment is an entertainment company founded in 2006 that places emphasis on facilitating and producing entertainment ventures in urban communities.
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.