About Ernie Lewis
Lived 1924 – 1995 (aged 70). Ernie Lewis was an American american football player and athletics competitor.
Ernest Clayton Lewis (November 20, 1924 – May 28, 1995) was an American professional football fullback and punter who played for four seasons in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) for the Chicago Rockets / Hornets from 1946 to 1949. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the ninth round (77th overall) of the 1946 NFL draft, but chose to play in the AAFC instead. He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes.
Lewis was also an All-American thrower for the Colorado Buffaloes track and field team, finishing 5th in the discus throw at the 1943 NCAA Track and Field Championships.
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Who was Ernie Lewis?
American football fullback (1924-1995)
When was Ernie Lewis born?
Ernie Lewis was born on 20 November 1924 in Boonville.
When did Ernie Lewis die?
Ernie Lewis died on 28 May 1995 in Denver.
What was Ernie Lewis's occupation?
Ernie Lewis was an american football player and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Ernie Lewis?
Ernie Lewis was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ernie Lewis. https://biography.guide/ernie-lewis/
MLA: "Ernie Lewis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ernie-lewis/.
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