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Timothy Hall (February 15, 1974 – September 30, 1998) was an American football running back in the National Football League who played for the Oakland Raiders. He played college football at Kemper Military School and for the Robert Morris Colonials.
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| Position: | Running Back | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | February 15, 1974 Kansas City, Missouri | ||||||||||||
| Died: | September 30, 1998 (aged 24) Kansas City, Missouri | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 218 lb (99 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Kemper Military School | ||||||||||||
| College: | Robert Morris | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1996 / Round: 6 / Pick: 183 | ||||||||||||
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Career
In 1994, Hall rushed for 1,336 yards 11 touchdowns with an NCAA best 8.7 yards per carry. Hall also caught 26 passes for 460 yards and 3 touchdowns. In 1995, he rushed for 1,572 yards and 16 touchdowns and also caught 31 passes for 333 yards and 3 touchdowns.[1]
Hall was selected in the 6th round of the NFL draft by the Oakland Raiders. He was the first player drafted from Robert Morris University and the first football player to have his jersey number (#45) retired at Robert Morris.[1]
Hall spent two seasons with the Raiders before being cut in preseason of the 1998 season. After this he worked out for several teams and, according to his agent, was close to choosing his next team when he was killed.[1]
Death
Hall was shot to death on September 30, 1998. Hall was in a car with a childhood friend, who was apparently targeted for an unknown reason.[2][3] As of December 2020[update] the case is still unsolved.[4] A tribute to Hall was held at Robert Morris University in the weeks after his murder.[1]
References
- "Mystery defines cold-case murder of Chiefs hopeful Tim Hall, even 20 years later". kansascity.com. December 7, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
- "N.F.L.: NOTEBOOK -- OAKLAND; Former Player Is Shot to Death (Published 1998)". Associated Press. October 2, 1998 – via NYTimes.com.
- "Finder: Robert Morris still struggles with Hall's loss, honor fund". old.post-gazette.com.
- Kirschmanlkirschman@timesonline.com, Lauren. "NFL Draft: The legacy of Robert Morris' only draft pick survives almost 20 years after his untimely death". The Times.
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