Barry Hill (American football) explained

Barry Hill
Number:44
Draftyear:1975
Birth Place:Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, U.S.
Height In:3
Weight Lb:185
Height Ft:6
Draftround:5
Draftpick:127
College:Iowa State
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Birth Date:26 January 1953
Position:Defensive back
Pfr:HillBa20

Barry Stephen Hill (January 26, 1953 - December 29, 2010) is a former professional American football player who played defensive back for the Miami Dolphins.[1] Hill was drafted in the 5th round of the 1975 NFL draft. He enjoyed a successful rookie campaign, winning the teams' Tommy Fitzgerald Award as the outstanding rookie in training camp as well as being named the Outstanding Special Teams Player.

College

Barry Hill was a three-year letterman in college, playing cornerback and safety for the Cyclones from 1972-74.

Hill was generally regarded as the best athlete on the ISU campus after starring in

football and basketball at Carver High School in Delray Beach, Fla. Hill turned down a basketball scholarship from Brown University.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HillBa20.htm Barry Hill NFL & AFL Football Statistics - Pro-Football-Reference.com