J. W. Hinton
Appearance
Date of birth | June 30, 1907 |
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Position(s) | Quarterback |
US college | Texas Christian |
Career history | |
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1932 | Staten Island Stapletons |
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Military career | |
Allegiance | United States |
Rank | ![]() |
Battles/wars | World War II |
J. W. "Grassy" Hinton (June 30, 1907 – December 10, 1944) was a professional American football player who played quarterback for one season for the Staten Island Stapletons. Prior to his professional career, Hinton played college football at Texas Christian University. In 1930, he scored a touchdown inside Amon G. Carter Stadium against Arkansas. A member of the school's baseball team, Hinton was selected as the Horned Frogs' top outfielder for the 1932 season.
After the 1932 season, Hinton joined the
Halmahera Island on December 10, 1944.[1] He is honored in the Football's Wartime Heroes display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.[2]
References
- ISBN 978-1600788451.
- ^ "Football's Wartime Heroes". Pro Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved July 17, 2021.