Roy Hilton
American football player (1943–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the English boxer, see Roy Hilton (boxer).
Roy Lee Hilton (March 23, 1943 – January 6, 2019) was an American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) from 1965 through 1975.
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Born: | (1943-03-23)March 23, 1943 Hazlehurst, Mississippi, U.S. |
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Died: | January 6, 2019(2019-01-06) (aged 75) Towson, Maryland, U.S. |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Defensive end |
Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) |
Weight | 240 lb (110 kg) |
College | Jackson State |
AFL draft | 1965, Round: 8, Pick: 59 |
Drafted by | Houston Oilers |
NFL draft | 1965, Round: 15, Pick: 210 |
Drafted by | Baltimore Colts |
Career history | |
As player | |
1965–1973 | Baltimore Colts |
1974 | New York Giants |
1975 | Atlanta Falcons |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career stats | |
Games Played | 151 |
Games started | 83 |
Interceptions | 1 |
INT TDs | 1 |
Fumble recoveries | 7 |
Sacks (Unofficial) | 40.5 |
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