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Oct 20, 2008 · BEREA, Ohio -- Gene Hickerson, the Cleveland Browns Hall of Fame right guard whose blocking helped Jim Brown, Leroy Kelly and Bobby Mitchell make the shrine, died after a long illness. He was 73.
Sep 6, 2018 · When offensive guard Gene Hickerson was at long last inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007, Jim Brown, Bobby Mitchell and Leroy Kelly accompanied him onto the stage. It was a ...
Nov 19, 2009 · Gene Hickerson. A seventh round draft choice of the Cleveland Browns while only a junior at the University of Mississippi in 1957, Gene Hickerson joined the team in 1958 to launch a 16-year career which earned him acclaim as one of the finest blocking guards in the history of professional football. Started his pro career as one of Paul Brown ...
Aug 1, 2007 · Gene Hickerson protected the Hall of Fame running back from harm. ... "Gene was the leader of a great line," Brown said, "and the greatest downfield blocker in the history of pro football."
Oct 21, 2008 · BEREA, Ohio (AP) Gene Hickerson, the Cleveland Browns’ Hall of Fame right guard whose blocking helped Jim Brown, Leroy Kelly and Bobby Mitchell make the shrine, died Monday. He was 73.
Feb 15, 2023 · A member of the Cleveland Browns for all 15 of his NFL seasons, Gene Hickerson was one of the driving forces behind the club's memorable 1964 NFL Championship. On the 15-year anniversary of Hickerson's passing, we honor his legacy.
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Oct 20, 2008 · Gene Hickerson, the man who was the lead blocker for three future Hall of Fame running backs, passed away this morning at the age of 73. Hickerson starred at guard for the Cleveland Browns for 15 seasons and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007. “We are saddened to learn about Gene’s passing,” commented Steve Perry, the ...
