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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 · This was the moniker given to former Chargers and Cowboys receiver Lance Alworth. For 11 NFL seasons, Alworth outran, out jumped, and outfoxed his opponents to become one of the best receiving targets in league history. The nickname belied Alworth’s grit and determination that he brought to the game. This is the story of Lance Alworth.
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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.
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.
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...
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.
That’s how special he was.”. 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.
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.
