| Date of birth: | October 8, 1909 |
| Place of birth: | Bay City, Michigan |
| Date of death: | January 14, 1947 (aged 37) |
| Career information | |
|---|---|
| Position(s): | End |
| College: | Michigan |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1932-1936 1937-1939 1943 |
Chicago Bears Philadelphia Eagles Steagles |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Honors: | |
| Playing stats at NFL.com | |
| Pro Football Hall of Fame, 1971 | |
William Ernest Hewitt (October 8, 1909 – January 14, 1947) was a former professional American football player in the National Football League. He played five seasons for the Chicago Bears (1932-1936), three for the Philadelphia Eagles (1937-1939), and one for the Phil-Pitt Steagles (1943). He is probably most remembered for his refusal to wear a helmet. He attended the University of Michigan. Hewitt died in a car crash in 1947.
Hewitt was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971.
See also
External links
- Pro Football Hall of Fame: Member profile
- Bill Hewitt at Find a Grave
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