About Wes McAfee
Lived 1919 – 1984 (aged 64). Wes McAfee was an American american football player.
Wesley Taylor McAfee (October 20, 1919 – January 26, 1984) was an American professional football halfback. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) in 1941. With the Eagles, he appeared in eight games, and carried nine times for six yards, caught three passes for 30 yards and a touchdown, completed a four-yard pass, kicked two extra points, punted once for 32 yards, returned three punts for 21 yards, and returned two kickoffs for 64 yards.
McAfee played college football for the Duke Blue Devils football team alongside his older brother, future Pro Football Hall of Fame halfback George McAfee. After college, Wes McAfee was drafted in the 16th round of the 1941 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Who was Wes McAfee?
American football player (1919-1984)
When was Wes McAfee born?
Wes McAfee was born on 20 October 1919 in North Corbin.
When did Wes McAfee die?
Wes McAfee died on 26 January 1984 in Durham.
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Wes McAfee was an american football player.
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Wes McAfee was American.
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