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Jerry Hill (born October 12, 1939) is a former professional American football running back for the National Football League's Baltimore Colts. He is a native of Lingle, Wyoming.[1]

Jerry Hill
No. 45
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1939-10-12) October 12, 1939 (age 82)
Torrington, Wyoming, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:Lingle (WY)
College:Wyoming
NFL Draft:1961 / Round: 3 / Pick: 35
Career history
  • Baltimore Colts (1961–1970)
Career highlights and awards
  • NFL champion (1968)
  • Super Bowl Champion (V)
  • 2× All-Skyline Conference (1959, 1960)
  • Sun Bowl Champion (1958)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:2,668
Rush attempts:706
Rushing TDs:22
Receptions:112
Receiving yards:970
Games played:102
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

University of Wyoming


Born and raised in southeastern Wyoming, Hill played college football at the University of Wyoming in Laramie under head coach Bob Devaney. He was an All-Skyline Conference running back in 1959 and 1960, and was part of the 1958 team that won the Sun Bowl in his sophomore season.[1]

Hill was selected as Wyoming football's Player of the 20th Century in 1992.[2] He finished his collegiate career with 1,374 rushing yards on 288 carries. He was named as an Honorable Mention All-American in 1959 and 1960.


Baltimore Colts


Selected in the third round (35th overall) of the 1961 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts he played with them through 1970, including Super Bowls III and V. Hill was primarily used as a blocking back for other rushers such as Lenny Moore and Tom Matte and protecting John Unitas from blitzing linebackers. Hill's best season was in 1965 when he led the team in rushing with 516 yards.

National Brewing Company introduced Colt 45 malt liquor in 1963. Listed on the Pabst website as a "Fun Fact," Colt 45 was named after running back #45 Jerry Hill of the 1963 Baltimore Colts and not the .45 caliber handgun ammunition round.[3]


Awards and honors



References


  1. Hammond, Bob (January 28, 2014). "Where are they now: Jerry Hill was an All-American running back for Cowboys in 1950's". Wyoming Sports Network. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
  2. "University of Wyoming Official Athletic Site - Traditions". Archived from the original on 2012-05-14. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
  3. Tom (2013-09-06). "Why Is It Named Colt 45?". Ghosts of Baltimore. Retrieved 2019-02-19.





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