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: | December 21, 1915 Wyoming, United States |
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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 |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  U.S. Army Air Corps |
| 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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