Tom Hinton

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Tom Hinton is a former Canadian Football League offensive guard who played nine years for the British Columbia Lions from 1958 to 1966. In 1991, he was enshrined into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.

[edit] College career

Hinton attended Louisiana Tech University and was a three-time All-GSC pick and as a senior, he helped lead his team to the Gulf States Conference Championship.

[edit] Canadian Football League Career

Hinton played in an amazing 136 games and finished his career as the best offensive lineman in the team's history. As a rookie in 1958, he made the Western all-star team. In his second year in the CFL, he was chosen the Outstanding Lineman and the Outstanding Player of the CFL. In 1963, Hinton makes both the All-Western and the All-Canadian All-Star teams, and helped lead his team to the Grey Cup. In addition, Hinton was a five time CFL All-Star selection. He was elected into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame on on May 11, 1991.