Bill Hewitt (American football)

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Bill Hewitt
Date of birth:	October 8, 1909(1909-10-08)
Place of birth:	Bay City, Michigan
Date of death:	January 14, 1947 (age 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:	NFL 1930s All-Decade Team
Stats at DatabaseFootball.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 elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971.

[edit] See also

• University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor

[edit] External links

• Pro Football Hall of Fame: Member profile

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