Winston Hill, the affable Jets tackle who nevertheless "viciously" protected the flanks of Jets quarterbacks for 14 seasons in the Sixties and Seventies expertly enough to be selected for entry into the Jets' inaugural Ring of Honor class, died tonight in his adopted hometown of Denver. He was 74.
Hill came to the Green & White a Texan born and bred. He grew up in Joaquin, TX, attended Weldon High in Gladewater, and played his college ball at Texas Southern. As an All-American two-way lineman, he attracted the attention of the Baltimore Colts, who selected him in the 11th round (145th overall) of the NFL draft held in December 1962.