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169. Chris Hinton

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People may remember when John Elway refused to report to the Baltimore Colts after they selected him first overall in 1983.  Baltimore traded him to Denver, but it wasn’t all bad for the Colts, as they received a future seven-time Pro Bowler in return.

Baltimore would soon relocate to Indianapolis, and though the Colts weren’t very good at the time, Chris Hinton gave them a great piece to build an offensive line around.  Later in his career as an Atlanta Falcon, he continued his Pro Bowl success and earned his first and only First Team All-Pro Selection in 1993.

Chris Hinton is the first man named to the Colts Ring of Honor to have played his career (predominantly) in Indianapolis.  It was a well-deserved accolade.


Should Chris Hinton be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 75%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 18.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.8%
No opinion. - 1.4%
No way! - 2.8%
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The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 2001
  • Position: Left Tackle, Right Tackle
  • Games Played: 177
  • Notable Statistics: 172 Games Started
    7 Fumble Recoveries
    0 Fumble Recovery Yards
    3 Receptions
    -9 Receiving Yards
    101 Approximate Value

    4 Playoff Games
    4 Playoff Games Started
  • Played For: Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Colts, Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings
  • College: Northwestern
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 4th Pick in 1983
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Rings (None)
    First Team All-Pro Selection (1) (1993)
    Second Team All-Pro Selection (2) (1985 & 1989)
    Pro Bowl Selection (7) (1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 & 1991)
    All-Rookie (1983)
  • Other Points of Note: None.
  • Notable All Time Rankings: None

Should Chris Hinton be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 75%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 18.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.8%
No opinion. - 1.4%
No way! - 2.8%
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