Hilgenberg debuted for the New Orleans Saints in 1984, who used their Fourth Round Pick to obtain him. After playing mostly off of the bench in his first three seasons, Hilgenberg was the starting Center from 1987 until his retirement in 1993. His best season was 1992, where he was a Pro Bowl Selection. Hilgenberg, also notably played at Right Guard where needed.
New Orleans inducted Hilgenberg to their Hall of Fame in 2006.
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