Former WR Drew Hill passes away (1 Viewer)

[Raider Nation]

Very sad. I really enjoyed watching him play.

Former NFL wide receiver Drew Hill died late Friday as the result of two strokes he had earlier in the week. Hill, 54, was admitted to Atlanta's Piedmont Hospital on Thursday after becoming ill.Hill spent the final two of his 14 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons (1993-1994). Originally a 12th-round pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1979, Hill was best known for being one of Warren Moon's frequent targets while playing in the Houston Oilers' "Run & Shoot" offense from 1985 to '91."I'm shocked," Moon told the Houston Chronicle. "I can't believe it. Drew meant so much to us as a player and as a person. I counted on him so much. He was the consummate professional. It's just so sad."Overall in his career, Hill had 634 receptions for 9,831 yards and 60 touchdowns.Hill was a record-setting wideout at Georgia Tech before turning pro.He was a native of Newman, Ga. After retiring, Hill was a businessman and artist.During his NFL career, Hill caught 634 passes for 9,831 yards and 60 touchdowns. He appeared in the Pro Bowl twice. He had at least 1,000 yards receiving in five of his seven years with the Oilers.

 

[Matt Waldman]

Excellent player - sad to hear this news. I have fond memories watching him in Houston. Thanks for sharing the news.

 

[Raider Nation]

Excellent player - sad to hear this news. I have fond memories watching him in Houston.

MoonLo WhiteJeffires HillDuncanGivensSo much fun watching that group. A fantasy bonanza.

 

[Black&Gold]

TECMO BOWL STUD!!!

RIP

 

[Finatic]

Excellent player - sad to hear this news. I have fond memories watching him in Houston.

MoonLo WhiteJeffires HillDuncanGivensSo much fun watching that group. A fantasy bonanza.

Sure was fun watching that group play. RIP Drew

 

[bigern1000]

Yep, what I think was the original run-and-shoot...

RIP...