Scott Hilton (American football)

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Scott Hilton
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Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1954-05-28) May 28, 1954 (age 69)
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school: Willow Grove (PA) Upper Moreland
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Scott Hilton (born May 28, 1954) is a former American football linebacker who played two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL).

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Early life and education

Hilton attended Upper Moreland High School in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. [1] Hilton was heavily recruited out of high school but chose to go to work as a carpenter instead. He later enrolled at Salem College on a football scholarship in January 1973 but left the school before playing for the team.

Professional football career

He played for the semi-pro Somerton All Stars, in Northeast Philadelphia. He attended training camp with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1977 and 1978.

National Football League

In 1979, Hilton was signed by the San Francisco 49ers. [2]

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References

  1. "SCOTT HILTON". profootballarchives.com. Archived from the original on August 21, 2016. Retrieved September 6, 2014.
  2. Olderman, Murray (November 27, 1979). "Sccott Hilton nails runners". The Daily Reporter. Retrieved September 6, 2014.