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William Everett "Ebby" DeWeese (September 7, 1904 – July 18, 1942) was an American professional football player who played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Dayton Triangles and Portsmouth Spartans.

Early life

William Everett DeWeese was born on September 7, 1904, in Miamisburg, Ohio. He did not play college football.

Professional career

DeWeese signed with the Dayton Triangles of the National Football League (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 guard 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 Portsmouth Spartans 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 end while with the Spartans and wore No. 52.

Personal life

DeWeese died on July 18, 1942, in West Carrollton, Ohio at the age of 37. He is buried in Hill Grove Cemetery in Montgomery County, Ohio.

References

1. ^ "Ebby DeWeese". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
2. ^ "Ebby DeWeese NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
3. ^ "EBBY DEWEESE". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
4. "1927 Dayton Triangles (NFL)". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
5. "1930 Portsmouth Spartans (NFL)". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
6. "William Everett 'Ebby' DeWeese". OldestLivingProFootball.com. Retrieved August 1, 2016.

• 1904 births
• 1942 deaths
• American football guards
• American football halfbacks
• American football ends
• Dayton Triangles players
• Portsmouth Spartans players
• People from Miamisburg, Ohio
• Players of American football from Montgomery County, Ohio