Joel Rueben Hitt Jr. (December 30, 1916 – June 2, 2003) was an American professional basketball and football player.[1][2] He played in the National Basketball League for the Akron Goodyear Wingfoots during the 1939–40 season and averaged 0.7 points per game.[1][3]
| Personal information | |
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| Born | (1916-12-30)December 30, 1916 Clinton, Mississippi |
| Died | June 2, 2003(2003-06-02) (aged 86) Mobile, Alabama |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Mississippi College (1936–1939) |
| Position | Forward / Center |
| Career history | |
| 1939–1940 | Akron Goodyear Wingfoots |
In football, he was selected in the 1939 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Rams (13th round, 113th overall).[4] He played for them in three games that season and accumulated 54 total yards of offense in his brief NFL career.[5]
Cleveland Rams 1939 NFL Draft selections | |
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