Billy Hix

William Stewart "Sleepy" Hix (January 18, 1929 – September 24, 1974) was an American professional football end who played principally at defensive end. He played college football for Arkansas from 1946 to 1949 and professional football for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1950.

Early life A native of Batesville, Arkansas, he played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks from 1946 to 1949.

Professional football Hix was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 14th round (183rd overall pick) of the 1950 NFL draft. He was described as "one of the finest end prospects to come up to the NFL in several years."

Military service and later years Hix served as a second lieutenant in the Army infantry reserve corps. In August 1950, Hix was ordered to report for physical examination. In April 1951, after signing a 1951 contract with the Eagles, Hix was ordered to active duty with the Army.

Hix died in 1974.