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John Hannah
American football player
Also known as: John Allen Hannah
Quick Facts
- In full:
- John Allen Hannah
- Byname:
- Hog
- Born:
- April 4, 1951, Canton, Ga., U.S. (age 73)
- Awards And Honors:
- Pro Football Hall of Fame (1991)
- Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 1991)
- 7 All-Pro selections
- 9 Pro Bowl selections
- Education:
- University of Alabama
- Height/Weight:
- 6 ft 2 inches, 265 lb (1.88 m, 120 kg)
- Position:
- guard
- Jersey Number:
- 73 (New England Patriots, 1973–1985)
- Draft:
- Drafted by the New England Patriots in the first round (fourth overall) of the 1973 NFL draft.
- Games Played:
- 183
- Games Started:
- 183
John Hannah (born April 4, 1951, Canton, Ga., U.S.) is an American professional gridiron football player whose combination of size, strength, and athleticism helped him redefine the guard position. Hannah played for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL) from 1973 to 1985 and was named All-Pro on seven occasions. Hannah was a notable multisport athlete in high school: in addition to being a star on the football team, he won the national heavyweight prep wrestling championship in 1967. He played collegiate football at the University of Alabama, where he was a three-year starter on the offensive ...(100 of 301 words)