Dewey Selmon
American football player (born 1953)
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Dewey Willis Selmon (born November 19, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners, forming the defensive line with brothers Lucious and Lee Roy, among others.
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PositionsLinebacker, defensive tackle
BornNovember 19, 1953
Eufaula, Oklahoma, U.S.
Eufaula, Oklahoma, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight246 lb (112 kg)
Selmon playing for the Buccaneers in 1979 | |||||||||
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| Positions | Linebacker, defensive tackle | ||||||||
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| Born | November 19, 1953 Eufaula, Oklahoma, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 246 lb (112 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Eufaula | ||||||||
| College | Oklahoma | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1976: 2nd round, 60th overall pick | ||||||||
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He went on to play in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the San Diego Chargers.[1]
He earned a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Oklahoma. He is a member of the College Academic Hall of Fame.[2]
