ATLANTA, Ga. (AP)—An Atlanta hospital spokesman says former NFL wide
receiver Drew Hill, a two-time Pro Bowler who was part of the Houston Oilers’
famed “Run and Shoot” offense of the 1980s, has died.
Piedmont Hospital spokesman Jim Taylor on Saturday confirmed the 54-year-old
Hill’s death.
Hill’s management company said he fell ill on a golf course on Thursday and
died late Friday after suffering two massive strokes.
A 12th round pick from Georgia Tech in 1979, Hill played for the Los Angeles
Rams, the Oilers and the Atlanta Falcons. The NFL’s web site says Hill played 12
seasons, making 634 catches for 9,831 yards and 60 touchdowns. He was on two Pro
Bowl teams and played in one Super Bowl. The Newman, Ga. native recently worked
as an artist and businessman.
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2-time Pro Bowl WR Drew Hill dies at 54 (AP)