Gene Hickerson
Player of American football (1935-2008)
Robert Gene Hickerson (February 15, 1935 – October 20, 2008) was an American professional football player who was an offensive guard for 15 years with the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) from 1958 to 1960 and 1962 to 1973. Hickerson was a six-time Pro Bowler from 1965 to 1970. He was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 4, 2007.
Early life
Hickerson was born on February 15, 1935, in Trenton, Tennessee located in Gibson County, but played fullback at Trezevant High School in neighboring Carroll County. He and his brother Willie played together on Trezevant's football team, and would go on to play football together in college, including in the Sugar Bowl.
College career
Hickerson became a tackle at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). He was recruited to Ole Miss by Junie Hovious. Per the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Hickerson was considered one of the best offensive linemen in Southeastern Conference (SEC) history at the end of his collegiate career.
Hickerson's 1955 Ole Miss team won the SEC title, and on January 1, 1956, the team won the Cotton Bowl over Texas Christian University. Hickerson served as co-captain on the 1957 Ole Miss team, and was a consensus All-Southeastern Conference and All-South choice.
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