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Barry Hill (American football)

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Barry Hill
No. 44
Position:Defensive back
Personal information
Born:(1953-01-26)January 26, 1953
Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, U.S.
Died:December 29, 2010(2010-12-29) (aged 57)
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
College:Iowa State
NFL draft:1975 / round: 5 / pick: 127
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Barry Stephen Hill (January 26, 1953 - December 29, 2010) is a former professional American football player who played defensive back for the Miami Dolphins.[1] Hill was drafted in the 5th round of the 1975 NFL draft. He enjoyed a successful rookie campaign, winning the teams' Tommy Fitzgerald Award as the outstanding rookie in training camp as well as being named the Outstanding Special Teams Player.[citation needed]

College

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Barry Hill was a three-year letterman in college, playing cornerback and safety for the Cyclones from 1972 to 1974.[citation needed]

Hill was generally regarded as the best athlete on the ISU campus after starring in

football and basketball at Carver High School in Delray Beach, Fla. Hill turned down a basketball scholarship from Brown University.[citation needed]

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