Calvin Hunt (American football)

Calvin Hunt
Position: Center
Personal information
Date of birth: (1947-12-31) December 31, 1947
Career information
College: Baylor
NFL Draft: 1970 / Round: 11 / Pick: 261
(By the Pittsburgh Steelers)
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 21
Games started: 0
Fumble recoveries: 3

Calvin Cornelius Hunt (born December 31, 1947 in Oceanside, California) is a former American football player. He played center one season for the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles (1970) and two for the Houston Oilers (1972–1973).

Born in Oceanside, California but raised in Edna, Texas, Hunt played at Edna High School for coach Allen Boren.[1] Following graduation in 1966, Hunt attended Baylor University, where he played for John Bridgers the first three years, and for Bill Beall during his senior year.

Hunt was drafted 261st overall (11th round) in the 1970 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, but made his debut for the Philadelphia Eagles. Leaving the team after one season, Hunt later played two years for the Houston Oilers.

References

  1. ↑ Cashion, Ty (1998). Pigskin Pulpit: A Social History of Texas High School Football Coaches. Austin: Texas State Historical Association. p. 176. ISBN 0-87611-168-1.


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