Henry Hill (born October 31, 1948) is a former American football player, who played at the defensive guard position as a walk-on for the University of Michigan from 1968 to 1970.
He was chosen as the co-captain and Most Valuable Player on the 1970 Michigan Wolverines football team and a first-team All-American that same year.
[1] He attended Detroit's Martin Luther King High School where he played football at the tight end position.
[2] Interviewed in 1970, Hill recalled, "I was a tight end in high school and I didn't get many scholarship offers because my size was marginal.
[1] He played briefly for Michigan's freshman football team in 1967 but quit midway through the season to concentrate on his studies.
"[1] Hill was named United Press International's Midwest Lineman of the Week after recording nine solo tackles and two assists against Minnesota in 1969.
Following the game, Hill explained to reporters "with a trace of incredulity" in his voice, "They didn't double team me.
"[8] Hill was selected as the defensive captain for the 1970 Michigan Wolverines football team, serving as co-captain with quarterback Don Moorhead.
[6] At the end of the 1970 season, Hill was selected by his teammate as the team's Most Valuable Player along with Don Moorhead.