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'''Hal Hinte''' (January 25, 1920 – February 3, 1996) was a player in the [[National Football League]]. |
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|name=Hal Hinte |
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|position=[[End (gridiron football)|End]] |
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|birth_date={{Birth date|1920|1|25}} |
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|birth_place=[[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]], U.S. |
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|death_date={{Death date and age|1996|2|3|1920|1|25}} |
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|death_place=[[Jacksonville, Florida]], U.S. |
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|high_school=Mount Hope {{nowrap|([[Mount Hope, West Virginia]])}} |
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|college=[[Pittsburgh Panthers football|Pittsburgh]] |
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'''Harold Hinte''' (January 25, 1920 – February 3, 1996) was an American professional [[American football|football]] player who was an [[End (gridiron football)|end]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for the [[Green Bay Packers]] and [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] during the [[1942 NFL season]]. He played [[college football]] for the [[Pittsburgh Panthers football|Pittsburgh Panthers]]. After his brief football career, he served in the [[United States Army]] during [[World War II]] and was a high school basketball and football coach. |
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==Early life and college== |
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==Biography== |
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Harold Hinte was born on January 25, 1920, in [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]].<ref name="PFR"/> Hinte had two nicknames that he was known by: Hal and Tex.<ref name="PITT"/><ref name="TERRY">{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/mount-carmel-item-mr-terry-sticks-to-ku/129384747/ | title = Mr. Terry Sticks to Kulpmont | date = July 23, 1945 | access-date = August 3, 2023 | newspaper = [[The News-Item|Mount Carmel Item]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = 6 | url-status = live | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230803212114/https://www.newspapers.com/article/mount-carmel-item-mr-terry-sticks-to-ku/129384747/ | archive-date = August 3, 2023 }}</ref> He graduated from Mount Hope High School in [[Mount Hope, West Virginia]] and then attended the [[University of Pittsburgh]] where he played college football for the [[Pittsburgh Panthers football|Pittsburgh Panthers]].<ref name="PFR">{{Cite web | url = https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HintHa20.htm | website = Pro-Football-Reference.com | access-date = August 3, 2023 | title = Hal Hinte stats | archive-date = October 13, 2022 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20221013233717/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HintHa20.htm | url-status = live }}</ref> In 1941 with the Panthers, he was a third string [[End (gridiron football)|end]].<ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pittsburgh-press-three-pitt-gridders/129364246/ | title = Three Pitt Gridders Quit | date = March 25, 1942 | access-date = August 3, 2023 | newspaper = [[The Pittsburgh Press]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = 24 | url-status = live | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230803174551/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pittsburgh-press-three-pitt-gridders/129364246/ | archive-date = August 3, 2023 }}</ref> He was also a letterman before deciding not to return to the Panthers in 1942.<ref name="PITT">{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-herald-pitt-losing-3-grid-ve/129364277/ | title = Pitt Losing 3 Grid Veterans | agency = [[Associated Press]] | date = March 26, 1942 | access-date = August 3, 2023 | newspaper = [[The Morning Herald]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = 6 | url-status = live | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230803174604/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-herald-pitt-losing-3-grid-ve/129364277/ | archive-date = August 3, 2023 }}</ref> |
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Harold Alfred "Tex" Hinte Sr. was born on 25 Jan 1920 in Mount Hope, [[Fayette County]], [[West Virginia]]., a son of William Hinte and Rosie Bertha Traynor Hinte. <ref> U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007</ref> He died on 03 Feb 1996 in Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla., and was buried in Riverside Memorial Park, Jacksonville. <ref>Florida Death Index and Find A Grave Memorial# 120056672</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Hinte was signed by [[Curly Lambeau]] to play the end position for the [[Green Bay Packers]] right before the start of exhibition games before the [[1942 NFL season]].<ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-tex-hinte-star/129363418/ | title = Tex Hinte, Star Pittsburgh End, Added to Packers Roster | last = Pagel | first = Ray | date = August 22, 1942 | access-date = August 3, 2023 | newspaper = [[Green Bay Press-Gazette]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = 13 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230810133605/https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-tex-hinte-star/129363418/ | archive-date = August 10, 2023 | url-status = live }}</ref> Lambeau planned to have Hinte play alongside fellow ends [[Don Hutson]] and [[Larry Craig]].<ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-sun-telegraph-tex-hinte-stars/129364029/ | title = Tex Hinte Stars For Packers | date = August 25, 1942 | access-date = August 3, 2023 | newspaper = [[Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = 17 | url-status = live | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230803174131/https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-sun-telegraph-tex-hinte-stars/129364029/ | archive-date = August 3, 2023 }}</ref> Hinte only played in one game for the Packers before being traded to the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] after failing to maintain a roster spot.<ref name="PFR"/><ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-new-players-dril/129364111/ | title = New Players Drill With Steelers | date = October 21, 1942 | access-date = August 3, 2023 | newspaper = [[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = 13 | url-status = live | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230803174044/https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-new-players-dril/129364111/ | archive-date = August 3, 2023 }}</ref> He considered playing for Washington but decided on Pittsburgh to be close to his family.<ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-be-seeing-you/129363896/ | title = Be Seeing You | date = October 24, 1942 | access-date = August 3, 2023 | newspaper = [[Green Bay Press-Gazette]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = 12 | url-status = live | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230803174043/https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-be-seeing-you/129363896/ | archive-date = August 3, 2023 }}</ref> He finished off the 1942 season by playing in three games for the Steelers.<ref name="PFR"/> During his time playing football, Hinte also took part in various boxing matches.<ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-notch-confident/129364155/ | title = Notch Confident Of Beating Fritzie | date = December 10, 1942 | access-date = August 3, 2023 | newspaper = [[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = 20 | url-status = live | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230803174045/https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-notch-confident/129364155/ | archive-date = August 3, 2023 }}</ref> He served in the [[United States Army]] during [[World War II]] after his playing career. After a year stateside, Hinte was medically discharged because of a knee injury.<ref name="TERRY"/> After his military service, he coached basketball and football at various high schools.<ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/mount-carmel-item-lansford-picks-hinte-a/129384775/ | title = Lansford Picks Hinte As Coach | agency = [[United Press]] | date = July 23, 1945 | access-date = August 3, 2023 | newspaper = [[The News-Item|Mount Carmel Item]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = 6 | url-status = live | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230803212133/https://www.newspapers.com/article/mount-carmel-item-lansford-picks-hinte-a/129384775/ | archive-date = August 3, 2023 }}</ref> |
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Hinte played with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] and the [[Green Bay Packers]] during the [[1942 NFL season]]. He played at the collegiate level at the [[University of Pittsburgh]].<ref>http://www.nfl.com/players/halhinte/profile?id=HIN524568</ref> |
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Outside of his football career, Hinte was a detective by trade.<ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-eagles-steeler/129364413/ | title = Eagles-Steelers Nearing Top Physical Condition | date = September 1, 1943 | access-date = August 3, 2023 | newspaper = [[The Philadelphia Inquirer]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = 31 | url-status = live | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230803174546/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-eagles-steeler/129364413/ | archive-date = August 3, 2023 }}</ref> He died on February 3, 1996, in [[Jacksonville, Florida]].<ref name="PFR"/> |
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Born: | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | January 25, 1920||
Died: | February 3, 1996 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. | (aged 76)||
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Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||
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High school: | Mount Hope (Mount Hope, West Virginia) | ||
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Harold Hinte (January 25, 1920 – February 3, 1996) was an American professional football player who was an end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers during the 1942 NFL season. He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers. After his brief football career, he served in the United States Army during World War II and was a high school basketball and football coach.
Early life and college
Harold Hinte was born on January 25, 1920, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[1] Hinte had two nicknames that he was known by: Hal and Tex.[2][3] He graduated from Mount Hope High School in Mount Hope, West Virginia and then attended the University of Pittsburgh where he played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers.[1] In 1941 with the Panthers, he was a third string end.[4] He was also a letterman before deciding not to return to the Panthers in 1942.[2]
Career
Hinte was signed by Curly Lambeau to play the end position for the Green Bay Packers right before the start of exhibition games before the 1942 NFL season.[5] Lambeau planned to have Hinte play alongside fellow ends Don Hutson and Larry Craig.[6] Hinte only played in one game for the Packers before being traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers after failing to maintain a roster spot.[1][7] He considered playing for Washington but decided on Pittsburgh to be close to his family.[8] He finished off the 1942 season by playing in three games for the Steelers.[1] During his time playing football, Hinte also took part in various boxing matches.[9] He served in the United States Army during World War II after his playing career. After a year stateside, Hinte was medically discharged because of a knee injury.[3] After his military service, he coached basketball and football at various high schools.[10]
Personal life
Outside of his football career, Hinte was a detective by trade.[11] He died on February 3, 1996, in Jacksonville, Florida.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Hal Hinte stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 13, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ^ a b "Pitt Losing 3 Grid Veterans". The Morning Herald (clipping). Associated Press. March 26, 1942. p. 6. Archived from the original on August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Mr. Terry Sticks to Kulpmont". Mount Carmel Item (clipping). July 23, 1945. p. 6. Archived from the original on August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Three Pitt Gridders Quit". The Pittsburgh Press (clipping). March 25, 1942. p. 24. Archived from the original on August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Pagel, Ray (August 22, 1942). "Tex Hinte, Star Pittsburgh End, Added to Packers Roster". Green Bay Press-Gazette (clipping). p. 13. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Tex Hinte Stars For Packers". Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph (clipping). August 25, 1942. p. 17. Archived from the original on August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "New Players Drill With Steelers". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (clipping). October 21, 1942. p. 13. Archived from the original on August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Be Seeing You". Green Bay Press-Gazette (clipping). October 24, 1942. p. 12. Archived from the original on August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Notch Confident Of Beating Fritzie". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (clipping). December 10, 1942. p. 20. Archived from the original on August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Lansford Picks Hinte As Coach". Mount Carmel Item (clipping). United Press. July 23, 1945. p. 6. Archived from the original on August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Eagles-Steelers Nearing Top Physical Condition". The Philadelphia Inquirer (clipping). September 1, 1943. p. 31. Archived from the original on August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.