Billy Dunavant: In a league of his own
William B. ‘Billy’ Dunavant (with his wife Tommie Dunavant) passed away Sept. 11, 2021. (Courtesy Ducks Unlimted)
Inductee William B. Dunavant Jr. gives an acceptance speech at the inaugural Memphis Sports Hall of Fame ceremony at AutoZone Park on Oct. 10, 2019. (Ziggy Mack/Daily Memphian)
Landing an NFL team for Memphis proved to be the dream that got away in Billy Dunavant’s professional life. But when the scores are added up, he won much more than he lost. And so did those who were fortunate enough to know him well.
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Don Wade
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
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