Ken Webb

Kenneth Lee Webb (August 15, 1935 – September 20, 2003) was an American professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) with the Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns. He played college football for the Presbyterian Blue Hose and was selected by the Lions in the 14th round of the 1958 NFL draft.

Early life Kenneth Lee Webb was born on August 15, 1935, in Albany, Georgia. He attended Decatur High School in Decatur, Georgia. Webb led the team in kick return yards during the 1959 season with 352.

On May 2, 1963, after defensive tackle Alex Karras was suspended for gambling, the Lions traded Webb to the Cleveland Browns for defensive tackle Floyd Peters. Webb appeared in 12 games, starting two, for the Browns in 1963, rushing 12 times for 58 yards while also catching two passes for two yards.

Webb played for the Atlanta Spartans of the Atlantic Coast Football League during the 1964 season, recording 126 rushing attempts for 625 yards and five touchdowns and one receiving touchdown. He died on September 20, 2003, in Carthage, Texas.