Willard Dewveall

Willard Dewveall

Infobox Pro Football player


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DateOfBirth=April 29, 1936
Birthplace=Springtown, TX
DateOfDeath=
Position=Wide Receiver
College=Southern Methodist
NFLDraftedYear=1958
NFLDraftedRound=2 / Pick 18
Jersey=88
Stats=Y
Career Highlights=Y
DatabaseFootball=DEWVEWIL01
PFR=DewvWi00
AFLAllStar=1962
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years=1959-1960
1961-1964
teams=NFL Chicago Bears
AFL Houston Oilers
HOF=

Willard Dewveall was an American college and professional football player. He was the first player to jump from one American professional football league to another, leaving the NFL Bears to play for the American Football League's Houston Oilers for the 1961 season. A wide receiver, Dewveall in 1962 caught the longest pass reception for a touchdown in professional football history, 98 yards, from Jacky Lee, against the San Diego Chargers. He was an American Football League All-Star in 1962.

ee also

*Other American Football League players


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