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Winston Hill

Birth name
Birthplace
Joaquin, Texas, U.S. ( evidently )
Date of birth
October 23, 1941
Date of death
April 26, 2016
Ethnicity
African-American
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Date of Birth: October 23, 1941

Place of Birth: Joaquin, Texas, U.S. ( evidently )

Date of Death: April 26, 2016

Place of Death: Denver, Colorado, U.S.

Ethnicity: African-American

Winston Hill was an American college and professional football player. An offensive tackle, he was with the New York Jets, the Miami Dolphins, and the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football Association (NFL). He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020.

Winston was the son of Eulalia and The Rev. Garfield Hill.

Winston’s paternal grandfather was Nib/Neb Eli “N. E.” Hill (the son of Charlie Hill and Caroline Mast). N. E. was born in Texas.

Winston’s paternal grandmother was named Frankie Davis Hill (the daughter Martin Davis and Caroline).

Winston’s maternal grandfather was named Charles H. Montgomery.

Winston’s maternal grandmother was named Mary L. Steptoe.

Source: Genealogy and obituary of Winston Hill – https://www.findagrave.com