Hugh Pitts
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PositionsCenter, linebacker
BornApril 8, 1934
Woodville, Texas, U.S.
Woodville, Texas, U.S.
DiedApril 14, 2017 (aged 83)
Brenham, Texas, U.S.
Brenham, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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| Positions | Center, linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born | April 8, 1934 Woodville, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | April 14, 2017 (aged 83) Brenham, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 223 lb (101 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Woodville (TX) | ||||||||
| College | TCU | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1956: 2nd round, 23rd overall pick | ||||||||
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Hugh Lynn Pitts (April 8, 1934 – April 14, 2017) was an American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams. He also was a member of the Houston Oilers in the American Football League (AFL). He played college football at Texas Christian University.
Pitts attended Woodville High School. He accepted a football scholarship from Texas Christian University.
As a junior, he became a starter at center, receiving Central Press Association second-team All-American honors.[1] As a senior, he was named a team co-captain and received second-team Associated Press All-American honors.
In 1976, he was inducted into the TCU Lettermen's Association Hall of Fame.