Harley Sewell

Harley Edward Sewell (April 18, 1931 – December 17, 2011) was an American professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions from 1953 to 1962, and the Los Angeles Rams in 1963. He was born in Jefferson County, Oklahoma, and played college football for the Texas Longhorns.

He and his wife, Jean (Moloney), had three children. They resided in Arlington, Texas. He died Saturday, December 17, 2011.

College career At the University of Texas at Austin, Sewell was an outstanding linebacker, however, the Lions drafted him as an offensive guard. He was the Lions’ first round draft pick in 1953. Later, he was referred to as "a 'hillbilly' kid."