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Derek Hill

1967 – 2012

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About Derek Hill

Lived 1967 – 2012 (aged 44). Derek Hill was an American american football player and canadian football player.

College career Hill was a four-year letterman for the Arizona Wildcats from 1985 to 1988. He caught 25 passes for 508 yards and five touchdowns his senior season in 1988 while also returning 24 punts for 129 yards, and eight kicks 149 yards. Williams missed part of his senior year due to an ankle injury. He played in the Hula Bowl and Senior Bowl after his senior season. While at Arizona, he was accused of taking $16,000 from a booster. He officially signed with the team on July 22.

Hill signed with the Phoenix Cardinals on March 12, 1991. He played both offense and defense in the AFL as the league played under ironman rules.

Death Hill died on January 21, 2012, in Carson, California of an apparent heart attack.

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Important facts

Born
4 November 1967, Detroit
Birth century
20th century
Died
21 January 2012
Occupation
American football player, Canadian football player
Nationality
United States
Education
Carson High School
Also known as
Derek Keith Hill

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Derek Hill?

American football player (1967-2012)

When was Derek Hill born?

Derek Hill was born on 4 November 1967 in Detroit.

When did Derek Hill die?

Derek Hill died on 21 January 2012.

What was Derek Hill's occupation?

Derek Hill was an american football player and canadian football player.

What nationality was Derek Hill?

Derek Hill was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Derek Hill

· Wikidata: Q18001275

· DBpedia: Derek Hill (gridiron football)

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