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Aug 12, 2022 · Updated: August 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 15, 2016 · July 15, 2016 6 AM PT. The eyes redden and voice cracks, always and on cue. When former San Diego Chargers wide-striding wideout Lance Alworth talks about the call that informed him he had been...
He was named All-AFL seven consecutive years from 1963 to 1969 and played in the league's last seven All-Star games. He caught at least one pass in every AFL game he played, including a then-record 96 straight regular-season games and 105 in a row, if you count two AFL title games and seven All-Star appearances.
Nicknamed Bambi for his leaping and catching abilities, Lance Alworth was one of the greatest wide receivers in the history of college and professional football. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and was the first player from the American Football League (AFL) inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. […]
Jul 31, 2021 · Even as passing statistics have ballooned in recent years, Alworth, who ended his career in 1972, holds the NFL record with 12 touchdown catches of 70-plus yards. He averaged 75.5 yards per game...
LanceAlworth. Class. Induction. 1984. Sport (s) Position: Halfback Years: 1959-1961 Place of Birth: Houston, TX Date of Birth: Aug 3, 1940 Jersey Number: 23 Height: 6-0 Weight: 178 High School: Brookhaven, MS (Brookhaven HS) Lance "Bambi" Alworth was an all-around athlete in high school in Brookhaven, Mississippi.
Oct 10, 2013 · That’s Lance Alworth. But before the graceful wide receiver with gazelle-like speed picked up the handle with the San Diego Chargers, he earned worthy praise and national acclaim for his play at Arkansas. Lance is one of two Hall of Famers to play at Arkansas. Dan Hampton is the other.
