Billy Hix
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PositionsEnd, defensive end
BornJanuary 18, 1929
Batesville, Arkansas, U.S.
Batesville, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedSeptember 24, 1974 (aged 45)
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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| Positions | End, defensive end | ||||||
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| Born | January 18, 1929 Batesville, Arkansas, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | September 24, 1974 (aged 45) | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Batesville | ||||||
| College | Arkansas | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1950: 14th round, 183rd overall pick | ||||||
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William Stewart "Sleepy" Hix (January 18, 1929 – September 24, 1974) was an American professional football end who played principally at defensive end. He played college football for Arkansas from 1946 to 1949 and professional football for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1950.
A native of Batesville, Arkansas, he played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks from 1946 to 1949.[1] He played principally at defensive end for Arkansas, though he also played some on offense during the 1949 season.[2][3]