Harlon Hill
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| Harlon Hill | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | May 4, 1932 |
| Place of birth |  Killen, Alabama |
| Position(s) | Wide Receiver |
| College | North Alabama |
| NFL Draft | 1954 / Round 15 / Pick 174 |
| Pro Bowls | 3 |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 1954-1961 1962 1962 |
Chicago Bears Pittsburgh Steelers Detroit Lions |
Harlon Junius Hill (born May 4, 1932 in Killen, Alabama) was a standout player as an offensive end at Florence State Teachers College (now the University of North Alabama), being named an NAIA All-American in his senior year (1953). He later had a successful career in the NFL, playing for the Chicago Bears (1954-1961), Pittsburgh Steelers (1962), and Detroit Lions (1962). Hill was the NFL’s rookie of the year in 1954, its most valuable player in 1955, and a three-time All-Pro selection (1954-1956). He is the namesake of the Harlon Hill Trophy.
After his NFL career was cut short by injury, Hill returned to Alabama and became a public school teacher and coach at Brooks High School, eventually becoming the principal. He is retired from the Lauderdale County, Alabama school system and still resides in Alabama.
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