J. W. Hinton

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J. W. "Grassy" Hinton
Date of birth(1907-06-30)June 30, 1907
Place of birth
Halmahera Island, Indonesia 
Career information
Position(s)Quarterback
US collegeTexas Christian
Career history
As player
1932Staten Island Stapletons
Career highlights and awards
  • TCU Lettermen's Association Hall of Fame (1974)
Career stats
Military career
Allegiance
United States
Rank Lt. Colonel
Battles/warsWorld 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]

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