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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.
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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.
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.
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...
May 27, 2016 · Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Lance Alworth comes in at number 38 on NFL Films' "The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players" list produced in 2010.
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.
Oct 10, 2013 · Alworth led the Razorbacks in rushing as a junior and eventually ran them to the Cotton Bowl. Despite a 7-6 loss to Duke, Alworth was named the game’s outstanding back. During his senior year in 1961 he became the first Razorback athlete to win letters in three sports (football, baseball and track) in the same school year.
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.”
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