Lee Kizzire
William Lee Kizzire (December 21, 1915 – November 1943) was a professional American football player who played running back for one season for the Detroit Lions.[1]
Born: | Wyoming, United States | December 21, 1915
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Died: | November 1943 (age 27) Wewak, New Guinea † |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Running back |
College | Wyoming |
Career history | |
As player | |
1937 | Detroit Lions |
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Military career | |
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Years of service | 1942–1943 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Purple Heart |
During World War II, Kizzare was shot down on a mission near the island of Wewak, in the Pacific Theater. His body was never found.[2] Wewak was the site of the largest Japanese airbase in mainland New Guinea and was subjected to repeated bombing by Australian and American planes.
References
- "Football's wartime heroes".
- Todd Anton; Bill Nowlin (15 November 2013). When Football Went to War. Triumph Books. pp. 64–. ISBN 978-1-60078-845-1.
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