John Hill


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Position: OL
Date of Birth: April 16, 1950
Height / Weight: 6'2" / 249 lbs
First Team: NYG (1972)
Last Team: SF (1985)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

John Hill - NFL Career Overview

Date of Birth: April 16, 1950
Position: Offensive Lineman (OL)

Teams Played For:

  • New York Giants (NYG) - 1972 to 1975
  • New Orleans Saints (NO) - 1976 to 1981
  • San Francisco 49ers (SF) - 1982 to 1985

Career Highlights and Accomplishments:

  • Drafted by the New York Giants in 1972, where he began his NFL career.
  • Played a significant role on the offensive line for multiple teams over his 14-year career.
  • Known for his versatility and durability, contributing to the protection of quarterbacks and opening lanes for running backs.
  • Finished his career with the San Francisco 49ers, a team that would go on to achieve great success in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
  • Part of teams that laid the groundwork for future successes in the franchises he played for.

Legacy:

John Hill may not be as widely known as some of his contemporaries, but his contributions to the teams he played for were significant during his time in the NFL. His experience and skill as an offensive lineman helped shape the careers of many players around him.

Source: gpt-4o-mini


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