Daryl Hunt
Daryl Lynn Hunt (November 3, 1956, Odessa, Texas – July 9, 2010 Houston, Texas) was a professional American football player, a linebacker for six seasons for the Houston Oilers appearing in 78 career regular season games after being selected by Houston during the 6th round of the 1979 NFL Draft.
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born: | November 3, 1956 Odessa, Texas | ||||||||
| Died: | July 9, 2010 (aged 53) | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 229 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Odessa (TX) Permian | ||||||||
| College: | Oklahoma | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1979 / Round: 6 / Pick: 143 | ||||||||
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He was the son of Walter and Elayne Hunt and brother of Ginny.[1]
University
Hunt is considered one of the best University of Oklahoma football players of the Barry Switzer era. Hunt played linebacker and remains the OU career record-holder for tackles, 530. He had three of the best six single-season tackle totals (157 in 1978, 159 in 1977 and 177 in 1976). He earned all-Big Eight status three-times and was selected as an All-American in 1977 and 1978.He was awarded the Outland Trophy Award. He was drafted by the Houston Oilers and then the Miami Dolphins.[1] He retired from professional football after a knee injury. [2]
High school
Born in Ector County of the Texas west, Hunt was the son of educators in Odessa, Texas, and the first African-American to play football at Texas football powerhouse Odessa Permian High School.[3] He was also the first African-American to be on Permian's Wall of Fame, a wall in Permian's field house that has framed photos of players who made All-State.[4]
Death
Hunt died of a massive heart attack while jogging in Houston on July 9, 2010 at the age of 53.
References
- "Daryl Hunt - SoonerStats - Historical scores, records, and stats for Oklahoma Sooners football, basketball, baseball, and softball". www.soonerstats.com. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
- "Former Oilers Linebacker Daryl Hunt Dies at 53". www.tennesseetitans.com. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
- "Daryl Hunt, former OU player, dies at age 53". Oklahoman.com. 2010-07-10. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
- Friday Night Lights Book, Bissinger, H.G., 1990.