About Barry Hill
Lived 1953 – 2010 (aged 57). Barry Hill was an American american football player.
Barry Stephen Hill (January 26, 1953 - December 29, 2010) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa State Cyclones and was selected in the fifth round of the 1975 NFL draft. He enjoyed a successful rookie campaign with the Dolphins, winning the teams' Tommy Fitzgerald Award as the outstanding rookie in training camp as well as being named the Outstanding Special Teams Player.
College
Barry Hill was a three-year letterman in college, playing cornerback and safety for the Cyclones from 1972 to 1974.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Barry Hill?
former professional American football player (1953-2010)
When was Barry Hill born?
Barry Hill was born on 26 January 1953 in Eglin Air Force Base.
When did Barry Hill die?
Barry Hill died on 29 December 2010.
What was Barry Hill's occupation?
Barry Hill was an american football player.
What nationality was Barry Hill?
Barry Hill was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Barry Hill (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barry Hill. https://biography.guide/barry-hill-american-football-player/
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