Andy Hamilton

Ladelle Andrews Hamilton Jr. (born April 8, 1950) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints. He was selected by the Chiefs in the fourth round of the 1972 NFL draft after playing college football for the LSU Tigers.

Early life Hamilton played high school football at Ruston High School in Ruston, Louisiana. While at Ruston, he played receiver while his cousin, Bert Jones, played quarterback.

College career Hamilton played for the Tigers at Louisiana State University from 1968 to 1971. Hamilton also played with Bert Jones at LSU. He caught 109 passes for 2,141 yards and 18 touchdowns during his college career. He also rushed for 65 yards and 5 touchdowns. He tied an Orange Bowl record with 9 receptions in the 1971 Orange Bowl. He also tied an LSU record for touchdown catches in a game when he caught three in a victory against Notre Dame in 1971.

Professional career Hamilton was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round, with the 97th overall pick, of the 1972 NFL draft. He missed the entire 1972 season due to a shoulder injury. He made his NFL debut on November 4, 1973, against the San Diego Chargers. He had missed the earlier parts of the season due to injuries.

Hamilton played in 9 games for the New Orleans Saints during the 1975 season, catching 12 passes for 210 yards. He was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.