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Lance Dwight Alworth (born August 3, 1940), nicknamed "Bambi", is an American former football wide receiver who played for the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL) and Dallas Cowboys of the NFL.
Sep 10, 2021 · Lance Alworth was an athlete ahead of his time. "Bambi" was the quintessential receiver for the old AFL who also won an NFL Super Bowl. This is his story.
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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...
The record books show that Lance Alworth was one of the most productive players of all times. He broke the great Don Hutson's record and caught at least one pass in 96 straight regular-season games. He was All-Pro seven straight seasons, played in seven All-Star games.
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.
He became the first University of Arkansas athlete to win letters in three sports in the same school year. He was a star in track, running the 100-yard dash in 9.6 seconds; in baseball, as a leader in stolen bases; and in football, as All-America halfback in 1961.
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. Alworth later became the first AFL player enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Teammates and opponents alike marveled at the skills Alworth – the featured Hall of Famer in the Gold Jacket Spotlight this week – demonstrated over 11 professional seasons. His graceful footwork, lightning speed and remarkable leaping ability, combined with brown hair and big, brown eyes, soon earned him the nickname “Bambi.”
Lance Alworth played 11 seasons for the Chargers and Cowboys. He had 542 catches for 10,266 yards and scored 87 touchdowns. He was selected to play in 7 Pro Bowls, and won 2 championships. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1978.
