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The Knoxville native made a name for himself playing football, basketball, baseball and golf. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 6:18 PM EST December 24, 2020
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee Ron Widby, one of the most versatile and gifted all-around athletes to ever put on a Vols uniform, has died at age 75.
The Knoxville native and Fulton High School graduate died Wednesday, according to the Dallas Cowboys, for whom he was a punter for four years including its first two Super Bowl teams. The 6-foot, 4-inch Widby also punted for the Green Bay Packers.
Widby lettered three years while playing football for UT, three years on the basketball team, one year on the baseball team and one year on the golf team, according to UT.