Hill, Drew
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| Birthname | Andrew Hill | ||||
| born on | 5 October 1956 | ||||
| Place | Newnan, Georgia (US), 33n23, 84w48 | ||||
| Timezone | EST h5w (is standard time) | ||||
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Biography
American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams (1979–1984), Houston Oilers (1985–1991) and Atlanta Falcons (1992–1993). Slighter in body than most professional football players, his speed and quick moves helped elevate him to become one of the pro sport's best receivers. He began his career in 1979 with the Los Angeles Rams. After his retirement from the game he worked as an artist. Hill suffered two strokes and died on 17 March 2011 at age 54 in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
Events
- Work : New Career 1979 (Pro football)
Source Notes
Dr. J. Lee Lehman quotes a sport almanac for date; time unknown.
Categories
- Traits : Body : Race (Black, African-American)
- Diagnoses : Major Diseases : Stroke (Fatal)
- Personal : Death : Illness/ Disease
- Vocation : Sports : Football (American football wide receive)
- Notable : Famous : Top 5% of Profession (NFL player, 1979-1993)
