William Everett "Ebby" DeWeese (September 7, 1904 – July 18, 1942) was an American professional

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player who played three seasons in the

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(NFL) with the

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and

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Early life

William Everett DeWeese was born on September 7, 1904, in

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. He did not play

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Professional career

DeWeese signed with the

of the

(NFL) in 1927. He played in six games, starting four, for the Triangles during the 1927 season and wore jersey number 8. He was listed as a

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that year. The Triangles finished the 1927 season with a 1–6–1 record. DeWeese appeared in one game as a halfback for the team in 1928, wearing No. 14. He became a free agent after the season. DeWeese played in 11 games, starting four, for the

during the team's inaugural season in 1930. The Spartans finished the season with a 5–6–3 record. He was listed as a guard and

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while with the Spartans and wore No. 52.

Personal life

DeWeese died on July 18, 1942, in

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at the age of 37. He is buried in Hill Grove Cemetery in

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:DeWeese, Ebby 1904 births 1942 deaths American football guards American football halfbacks American football ends Dayton Triangles players Portsmouth Spartans players Sportspeople from Miamisburg, Ohio Players of American football from Montgomery County, Ohio