About Jack Hill
Lived 1932 – 2005 (aged 72). Jack Hill was an American american football player and canadian football player.
Jack "the Deacon" Hill was an American professional football player with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League.
Hill is from Ogden, Utah, graduated from Utah State University. He joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1957, but his greatest year was 1958, when he was an all-star and scored a professional football record 145 points (16 touchdowns, 36 converts, 4 field goals and a rouge) and won the Dave Dryburgh Memorial Trophy. He played 3 more seasons with the Green Riders, but was hampered by injuries. His contract was sold to the Denver Broncos in 1961, where he caught 4 passes in 14 games. He later owned a car dealership in Utah.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Hill?
Canadian football player (1932-2005)
When was Jack Hill born?
Jack Hill was born on 17 October 1932 in Ogden.
When did Jack Hill die?
Jack Hill died on 26 September 2005 in Kaysville.
What was Jack Hill's occupation?
Jack Hill was an american football player and canadian football player.
What nationality was Jack Hill?
Jack Hill was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Hill (gridiron football)
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