Born on October 8, 1909, in Bay City, Michigan. Attended Bay City Central High School. Played college football at the University of Michigan. Named team MVP and All-Big Ten in 1931. Joined the Chicago Bears in 1932. Helped Bears win NFL titles in 1932 and 1933. Known for playing without a helmet until 1939. Earned six All-Pro selections during his career. Played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1937 to 1939. Returned in 1943 to play for the Steagles. Career totals: 103 receptions, 1,638 yards, 23 touchdowns. Retired jersey number 56 with the Bears. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971. Passed away on January 14, 1947. Remembered as a significant figure in Bay City’s sports history.
Born on October 8, 1909, in Bay City, Michigan. Attended Bay City Central High School. Played college football at the University of Michigan. Named team MVP and All-Big Ten in 1931. Joined the Chicago Bears in 1932. Helped Bears win NFL titles in 1932 and 1933. Known for playing without a helmet until 1939. Earned six All-Pro selections during his career. Played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1937 to 1939. Returned in 1943 to play for the Steagles. Career totals: 103 receptions, 1,638 yards, 23 touchdowns. Retired jersey number 56 with the Bears. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971. Passed away on January 14, 1947. Remembered as a significant figure in Bay City’s sports history.
Bill Hewitt was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971.
Bill Hewitt scored 25 total touchdowns, made 103 career receptions, and was selected for All-NFL teams four times during his Hall of Fame career as an end and defensive end.
