Lance Alworth
Inducted:
1978
Player Stats
Stats:
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
184 lb (83 kg)
Born:
August 3, 1940
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Position:
Wide receiver
College:
Arkansas (1959–1961)
Lance Alworth was one of the most electrifying wide receivers in football history. Nicknamed "Bambi" for his speed and graceful playing style, he revolutionized the position with his deep-route running and incredible hands.
Alworth played the majority of his career with the San Diego Chargers in the AFL before finishing with the Dallas Cowboys, where he won Super Bowl VI.
With over 10,000 receiving yards and an impressive 85 touchdowns, he set the standard for future generations of receivers.
Alworth was the first AFL player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1978). He led the league in receiving yards three times and was a 7-time AFL All-Star.
Alworth's Awards and Records
- Super Bowl Champion (VI)
- AFL Champion (1963)
- 7× AFL All-Star (1963–1969)
- 6× First-Team All-AFL (1963–1968)
- 3× AFL Receiving Yards Leader (1965–1966, 1968)
- San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame
- Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee (1978)
NFL Records
- First AFL player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Most consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons in the AFL (6)
- First player in pro football history with 200+ receiving yards in a playoff game
- First player in NFL history with 16+ yards per reception over a 10-year career
NFL Teams
San Diego Chargers (1962–1970)
Dallas Cowboys (1971–1972)
NFL draft:
1962: 1st round, 8th pick
Numbers Worn:
19
NFL Stats
Seasons:
11
Games Played:
137
Receptions:
542
Receiving Yards:
10,266
Receiving Touchdowns:
85
Yards Per Reception:
18.9