John Hilton (1991) - Richmond Athletics Hall of Fame - University of Richmond Athletics

John Hilton

Induction:
1991
Class:
1965

John Hilton was one of UR's finest tight ends ever to play. He was a member of the football team in 1961, 1962 and 1964. John was tenth on Richmond's career receptions list with 87, tenth on the career yardage list with 1,289, and fifth in career touchdown receptions with 14. He was selected All-State in 1961, 1962 and 1964, and was All-Southern Conference in 1964. John participated in the Senior Bowl and Blue-Gray All-Star Classic. He played 11 seasons in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions as a 6'5", 200 pound tight end. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1965-69, the Green Bay Packers in 1970, and back to the Detroit Lions in 1972-73. He coached Washington's special teams in 1978. He is native of Richmond and attended Hermitage High School.