Darrell Hogan

Darrell Trayler Hogan (July 2, 1926 – April 6, 2016) was an American professional football player who played five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Baylor University and Trinity University. He earned All-Pro honors as an undrafted rookie in 1949.

Early life and college Darrell Trayler Hogan was born on July 2, 1926, in San Antonio, Texas. His great-great-grandfather, Andrew Hogan, had immigrated from Ireland to Texas in 1842. Darrell attended Hot Wells High School in San Antonio. Hogan was the first person from Trinity University to play in the NFL. Hogan started 12 games for the Steelers for the second consecutive season in 1950, totaling one interception and one fumble recovery. He started all 12 games again in 1951 and made one interception. He was a linebacker for his entire pro career except for the 1950 season, in which he was listed as a defensive guard.

Later life Hogan later coached high school football and track in Texas for 20 years. Hogan was a fan of the Old West. He travelled the Western states every summer, buying and trading Western memorabilia. His obituary in The Monitor stated that "he watched Gunsmoke every day". Hogan died on April 6, 2016, in Bandera, Texas.