Building strong drug free communities where everyone thrives.
Willie Mitchell was born and raised here in San Antonio. He attended Wheatley High School before becoming a professional football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs. He played for eight professional seasons and started on the first ever AFL-NFL World Championship team. His team, the Kansas City Chiefs went on to win the 1969 AFL Championship, today known as Super Bowl IV. After retiring from football, Mr. Mitchell decided to commit his time and service to fight the use and abuse of drugs that so often leave our families and neighborhoods broken. He has served San Antonio Fighting Back for 33 years and been the recipient of many awards for helping youth succeed, coalition building and bringing the community together. He is our very own San Antonio legend!
About Willie Mitchell
President/Interim Executive Director
Willie Mitchell was born and raised here in San Antonio. He attended Wheatley High School before becoming a professional football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs. He played for eight professional seasons and started on the first ever AFL-NFL World Championship team. His team, the Kansas City Chiefs went on to win the 1969 AFL Championship, today known as Super Bowl IV. After retiring from football, Mr. Mitchell decided to commit his time and service to fight the use and abuse of drugs that so often leave our families and neighborhoods broken. He has served San Antonio Fighting Back for 33 years and been the recipient of many awards for helping youth succeed, coalition building and bringing the community together. He is our very own San Antonio legend!
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