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Ebby DeWeese
American football player (1904–1942) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Everett "Ebby" DeWeese (September 7, 1904 – July 18, 1942) was an American professional football player who played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Dayton Triangles and Portsmouth Spartans.
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Early life
William Everett DeWeese was born on September 7, 1904, in Miamisburg, Ohio.[1] He did not play college football.[1]
Professional career
DeWeese signed with the Dayton Triangles of the National Football League (NFL) in 1927.[2] He played in six games, starting four, for the Triangles during the 1927 season and wore jersey number 8.[1] He was listed as a guard that year.[3] The Triangles finished the 1927 season with a 1–6–1 record.[4] DeWeese appeared in one game as a halfback for the team in 1928, wearing No. 14.[1][3] He became a free agent after the season.[2]
DeWeese played in 11 games, starting four, for the Portsmouth Spartans during the team's inaugural season in 1930.[1] The Spartans finished the season with a 5–6–3 record.[5] He was listed as a guard and end while with the Spartans and wore No. 52.[3][1]
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Personal life
DeWeese died on July 18, 1942, in West Carrollton, Ohio at the age of 37.[1] He is buried in Hill Grove Cemetery in Montgomery County, Ohio.[6]
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