Barry Hill (American football)

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Barry Hill
Born:(1953-01-26)January 26, 1953
Eglin Air Force Base
Died:December 29, 2010(2010-12-29) (aged 57)
Career information
Position(s)Defensive back
CollegeIowa State University
Career history
As player
1975–1976Miami Dolphins

Barry Hill is a former professional American football player who played defensive back for the Miami Dolphins.[1] Hill was drafted in the 5th round of the 1975 NFL Draft. He enjoyed a successful rookie campaign, 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 1972-74.

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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