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.[citation needed]
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Position: | Defensive back |
Personal information | |
Born: | Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, U.S. | January 26, 1953
Died: | December 29, 2010 57) | (aged
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) |
Career information | |
College: | Iowa State |
NFL draft: | 1975 / round: 5 / pick: 127 |
Career history | |
Career highlights and awards | |
Player stats at PFR |
College
Barry Hill was a three-year letterman in college, playing cornerback and safety for the Cyclones from 1972 to 1974.[citation needed]
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.[citation needed]
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