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\n

ATLANTA, Ga. (AP)\u2014An Atlanta hospital spokesman says former NFL wide
\nreceiver Drew Hill, a two-time Pro Bowler who was part of the Houston Oilers\u2019
\nfamed \u201cRun and Shoot\u201d offense of the 1980s, has died.<\/p>\n

Piedmont Hospital spokesman Jim Taylor on Saturday confirmed the 54-year-old
\nHill\u2019s death.<\/p>\n

Hill\u2019s management company said he fell ill on a golf course on Thursday and
\ndied late Friday after suffering two massive strokes.<\/p>\n

A 12th round pick from Georgia Tech in 1979, Hill played for the Los Angeles
\nRams, the Oilers and the Atlanta Falcons<\/a>. The NFL\u2019s web site says Hill played 12
\nseasons, making 634 catches for 9,831 yards and 60 touchdowns. He was on two Pro
\nBowl teams and played in one Super Bowl. The Newman, Ga. native recently worked
\nas an artist and businessman.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n

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