Willard Dewveall
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| Willard Dewveall | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | April 29, 1936 |
| Place of birth | Springtown, TX |
| Position(s) | Wide Receiver |
| College | Southern Methodist |
| Pro Bowls | AFL All-Star 1962 |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 1959-1960 1961-1964 |
NFL Chicago Bears AFL Houston Oilers |
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.
