Bob Hitchens

Robert Hitchens (January 30, 1952[1] – July 7, 2020)[2] was an American college football player who was a running back for the Miami Redskins from 1971 to 1973.

In 1972 Hitchens rushed for 1,370 yards on 326 carries scoring 15 touchdowns earning third-team AP All-American honors, the MAC offensive player of the year and Miami Redskins athlete of the year.

Hitchens helped lead Miami to an 11–0 season as a co-captain his senior year that included an MAC title and a Tangerine Bowl victory over the Florida Gators.

Following graduation, Hitchens played professional football for two years with the New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Hitchens served as an assistant football coach and helped lead Carnegie-Mellon University to three President's Conference championships and two semi-final finishes in the NCAA District III playoffs.

Bob Hitchens' number 40 displayed at Yager Stadium. He is one of three football players to have his jersey retired by the Miami RedHawks