Former Oiler Drew Hill passes away

jeremyroyce · Post by **jeremyroyce** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 1:12 am

Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on March 19, 2011, 2:19 PM EDT
D. Hill

Longtime Oilers wide receiver Drew Hill passed away at the age of 54 Friday evening after suffering two massive strokes, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.

News of Hill entering the hospital came out Friday night and unfortunately nothing could be done to save him.

As McClain points out, Hill was one of the most popular players of his era in Houston. After starting his career with the Rams, Hill had five 1,000-yard seasons with the Oilers.

“I’m shocked,” former teammate Warren Moon said. “I can’t believe it. Drew meant so much to us as a player and as a person. I counted on him so much. He was the consummate professional. It’s just so sad.”

Hill was described as a quiet, humble teammate by former Oiler Alonzo Highsmith.

We send our condolences out to the Hill family.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... sses-away/

Man this is terrible. I remember him playing. I send my condolences out to his family. My prayers also go out to his family. R.I.P. Mr. Hill

UK Skins Fan · Post by **UK Skins Fan** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 4:13 pm

RIP Drew Hill

Irn-Bru · Post by **Irn-Bru** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 10:48 am

Very sad news.

Countertrey · Post by **Countertrey** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 1:08 pm

Quite young... very sad. RIP, Drew.

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:23 pm

Great player! RIP.