Gene Hickerson Passes
by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Oct 21, 2008 1:10 PM EDT
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PrintHickerson also played for John Vaught's Rebels. During both his college and professional careers, Hickerson was loved by his teammates and feared by his opponents for his near perfect blend of size, power, athleticism, and speed.
Ole Miss Sports article with quotes and a detailed rundown of his accolades
ESPN.com article
NFL.com video featuring several of his former teammates, including legendary tailback, Jim Brown
"He was a great friend of mine, as well as a great protector of mine... (he was) the greatest downfield blocker in the history of pro football." -Jim Brown
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Neither I nor anybody I spoke with last night knew he was signed as an undrafted walk-on to the Patriots. That's pretty darned awesome, if'n you ax me.
by Hiram Cross on Oct 21, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions
Back then, you won games by having big, mean, nasty Gene Hickerson types knock defenders on their asses while bulky, sure-handed Jim Brown types barrelled their ways into the endzone.
It was vicious, and it certainly wasn't the game for the pretty-boy T.O. types.
by The Ghost of Jay Cutler on Oct 21, 2008 4:18 PM EDT reply actions
by artiger on Oct 21, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply actions
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