Vince Hill (American football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive back | ||||||||||
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| Born: | November 22, 1985 | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||||
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| College: | Miles College (AL) | ||||||||||
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Vince Hill (born November 22, 1985) is a former American football player. He was a talented defensive back, a position that helps stop the opposing team from scoring. Vince played college football before joining several professional teams.
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Playing College Football
Vince Hill played college football for the Miles Golden Bears. This is the sports team for Miles College in Alabama. In 2008, he was recognized for his great skills. He earned All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference honors. This means he was one of the best players in his college league.
Vince Hill's Pro Career
Vince Hill had an exciting career playing professional football. He played for several teams in different leagues.
Starting with the Alabama Vipers
Vince began his professional journey with the Alabama Vipers. He joined the team in March 2010. In his first year, he quickly showed how good he was. He earned Second Team All-Arena honors. This means he was one of the top defensive players in the league. He also led the Arena Football League (AFL) in pass breakups. He had 30 pass breakups in 2010, which is when a defensive player stops a pass from being caught.
Moving to Other Teams
After playing for the Vipers, Vince joined the Arizona Rattlers in October 2010. He played with them for a while. Later, in September 2011, he signed with the San Jose SaberCats.
Winning a Championship
From 2013 to 2014, Vince played for the Alabama Hammers. This team was part of the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL). In 2013, Vince and his team achieved a big success. They won the PIFL championship! This was a major highlight in his career.
Later Teams
Vince continued his career by joining the Alabama Outlawz in December 2014. His last known team was the Florida Tarpons. He signed with them in May 2016.
Career Highlights and Stats
Throughout his career, Vince Hill was known for his strong defensive play. He made many tackles and stopped a lot of passes.
- He had a total of 268.5 tackles.
- He made 19 interceptions, which means he caught the ball from the opposing team.
- He had 53 pass breakups, showing his skill at stopping passes.
- He also forced 4 fumbles, making the other team drop the ball.
- Vince scored 2 touchdowns in his career.
