Hickman Matthew Snorton (February 26, 1942 – December 30, 2016) was an American football player.[1] He played for the Michigan State University Spartans football team from 1961 to 1963.[2] He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 1964 NFL Draft, but opted instead to play professional football in the AFL for the Denver Broncos, appearing in five games during the 1964 season.[3][4] He later became the emergency manager for Christian County, Kentucky.[5]
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Born: | (1942-09-26)September 26, 1942 Crofton, Kentucky |
Died: | December 30, 2016(2016-12-30) (aged 74) |
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) |
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High school: | Northwestern (Detroit, MI) |
College: | Michigan State University |
Position: | Tight end |
NFL Draft: | 1964 / Round: 2 / Pick: 20 |
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Snorton died on December 30, 2016 at the age of 74.[6]
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