Ebby DeWeese
| No. 8, 14, 52 | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | September 7, 1904 Miamisburg, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died: | July 18, 1942 (aged 37) West Carrollton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 188 lb (85 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | none |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
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.
Early life
[edit]William Everett DeWeese was born on September 7, 1904, in Miamisburg, Ohio.[1] He did not play college football.[1]
Professional career
[edit]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]
Personal life
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g "Ebby DeWeese". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ a b "Ebby DeWeese NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ a b c "EBBY DEWEESE". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ "1927 Dayton Triangles (NFL)". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ "1930 Portsmouth Spartans (NFL)". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ "William Everett 'Ebby' DeWeese". OldestLivingProFootball.com. Retrieved August 1, 2016.