Dewey Willis Selmon (born November 19, 1953) is an American former professional

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player who was a

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in the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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, forming the defensive line with brothers

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and Lee Roy, among others. He went on to play in the NFL for the

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and the

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. He earned a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Oklahoma. He is a member of the College Academic Hall of Fame.

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