Herman Hunter

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Herman James Hunter (born February 14, 1961) is a former American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, and Houston Oilers. Hunter was a co-leader for most kickoff return yards during the 1986 NFL season with 1,007 yards. [1] He played college football for the Tennessee State Tigers.

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References

  1. "Herman Hunter Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.