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John Hunter

  • Class
    1965
  • Induction
    2019
  • Sport(s)
    Football, Men's Tennis

A four-year starter at full back for the Lincoln football team from 1961-64, John Hunter was an exceptional two-sport athlete who helped the Blue Tigers achieve the No. 5 national ranking according to the Pittsburgh Courier in 1964. Hunter was selected to the All-MWAA football team after each of his four seasons, and was also an excellent tennis player, achieving all-conference honors in that sport in 1962, 1963 and 1964. Following his time as a Blue Tiger, Hunter continued his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
 
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