Winston Hill
Inducted:
2020
Player Stats
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
270 lb (122 kg)
Born:
October 23, 1941
Joaquin, Texas, U.S.
Died:
April 26, 2016
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Position:
Offensive tackle
College:
Texas Southern
Winston Hill was a formidable and consistently reliable offensive tackle whose extraordinary durability and grace defined a Hall of Fame career. From his roots at Texas Southern University—where he starred on both lines and earned three All-SWAC honors—he transitioned to the pro ranks in 1963 with the New York Jets. Over 14 seasons, he became the anchor of their offensive line, playing a franchise-record 195 consecutive games with 174 straight starts.
An ironman protector of Joe Namath, Hill helped pave the way to the historic win in Super Bowl III. He earned eight all-star nods—four AFL and four Pro Bowls—and was named to the AFL’s All-Time Team. After a final brief stint with the Rams, he retired and was posthumously inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020. His legacy endures as one of the greatest linemen in Jets history, remembered for his strength, consistency, and championship pedigree.
Hill's Awards and Honors
- Super Bowl champion (III)
- AFL champion (1968)
- First-team All-AFL (1969)
- 3× Second-team All-Pro (1970–1972)
- Second-team All-AFL (1968)
- 4× Pro Bowl (1970–1973)
- 4× AFL All-Star (1964, 1967–1969)
NFL Records
- Most Consecutive Games Played by a New York Jets Player
- Most Consecutive Starts by a New York Jets Player
- Most Seasons Played with the New York Jets: 14 seasons
- Only Offensive Lineman in Jets History with Eight All-Star/Pro Bowl Selections
- One of Only Two Jets Players to Start in Both an AFL Championship Game and a Super Bowl Victory
NFL Teams
New York Jets (1963–1976)
Los Angeles Rams (1977)
NFL Draft:
1963: 11th round, 145th overall
New York Jets
Number Worn:
75, 73
NFL Stats
Seasons:
15 (1963–1977)
Games Played:
198
Games Started:
182
Consecutive Games Played (Jets record):
195
Consecutive Starts (Jets record):
174
Fumble Recoveries:
4