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Lance Dwight Alworth (born August 3, 1940), nicknamed "Bambi", is an American former professional football wide receiver who played for the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL), and the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL.
- Athletic Family and High School Stud
- Arkansas Razorback
- Drafted Twice in 1962
- Rookie Year, Birth of A Nickname and League MVP in 1963
- 1964-1966
- 1967-1970
- Trade to The Cowboys
- Super Bowl
- 1972 and Retirement
- Legacy
Lance Dwight Alworth was born on August 3, 1940 in Houston, Texas. He was part of an athletic family that included his sister, Ann. Like her brother, Ann Alworth was a speed demon. She competed in the 50 and 75-yard dashes in track and was good enough to be invited to the Olympic Trials. Ann would decline the invitation, however. When Alworth was j...
Just before he graduated high school, Alworth married his girlfriend, Betty Jean. Because he got married, the University of Mississippi withdrew its scholarship offer to him. At the time, the school had a policy against recruiting married football players. Mississippi’s loss was Arkansas’ gain. Alworth and his new bride chose to head to Fayettevill...
By the time Alworth was leaving Arkansas, the NFL wasn’t quite like we know it today. Until they merged in 1970, the NFL and the American Football League (AFL) were rivals. They didn’t just compete for football supremacy, they also competed for talent. That’s where Alworth found himself before the 1962 draft. Both leagues were ready to pay him for ...
Gillman had been a football coach for years and has long been considered one of the game’s offensive innovators. His passion for the game dated back to the 1930s and Gillman’s presence in San Diego portended success. When Alworth arrived in San Diego, Gillman already had a plan for him. He moved the speedy, lanky kid from Arkansas to receiver and w...
For the next three years, Alworth consistently showed why he was one of the best (if not the best) receivers in the AFL. His 1964 receptions total matched his total from the year before. In addition to 61 catches, Alworth had 1,235 receiving yards and led the league with 13 touchdown receptions. He also ran the ball three times for 60 yards and two...
For the rest of the 1960s, San Diego never finished above third place in their division. During the 1969 season, Gillman resigned due to poor health and Charlie Waller took his place. Despite the team’s struggles, Alworth performed well each year. After a 52 catch, 1,010 yards and nine touchdown season in 1967, he continued his assault as the leagu...
Given his surprising 1970 numbers, Alworth was traded to Dallas on May 19, 1971. The Cowboys were coming off a 10-4 season and a loss to the Colts in Super Bowl V. Alworth was viewed as a player that could get Dallas back to the Super Bowl and win it. He was added to a roster that already had stars such as quarterback Roger Staubach, running back C...
In 1971, Alworth contributed 34 receptions, 487 yards and two touchdowns for Dallas. The Cowboys finished the year 11-3 and returned to the playoffs. In consecutive weeks, the team dispatched the Vikings in the Divisional round and San Francisco in the NFC Championship game. Alworth and Dallas then faced the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI. Leading...
The year after his first NFL championship, Alworth had some of the lowest totals of his career. His 14 catches were the fewest since his rookie year and his 195 receiving yards and two scores spelled the end of his effectiveness. Dallas took a 10-4 record into the postseason and Alworth helped the team beat the 49ers in the Divisional round. With t...
After retiring, the accolades continued to pour in for Alworth. In 1978 he was the first Charger and the first player who had competed in the AFL to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Al Davis, Alworth’s former position coach with the Chargers and later owner of the Raiders, had this to say about Alworth during his enshrinement. The fo...
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- August 3, 1940
Aug 12, 2022 · SAN DIEGO (BVM) –Nicknamed “Bambi” for his elite speed, Lance Alworth spent his career torching cornerbacks. The 6-foot, 185-pound receiver was one of the league’s best throughout the 1960s and is regarded as one of the greatest Chargers of all time. Prior to his pro career.
Al Davis was an assistant coach with the 1962 San Diego Chargers of the American Football League when he signed a flanker, Lance Alworth, to a contract after a spirited bidding battle with the National Football League’s San Francisco 49ers.
60 years ago this week, Chargers wide receiver Lance Alworth had one of the best games of his career. He caught nine passes for TWO-HUNDRED-THIRTY-TWO YARDS and two TDs in a 38-17 win over Kansas City.
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Jul 31, 2021 · Alworth was a star center fielder who loved chasing down fly balls in the outfield. But his parents wanted him to go to school rather than turn pro immediately, and Alworth was more wired...
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