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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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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.
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 Alworth...
Mar 11, 2023 · The Quintessential Long Ball Receiver, Lance Alworth Helped Revolutionize Not Only A Position, Not Only A Team, Not Only A League, But Two Leagues And The Generations To Come.
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.
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.
