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Calvin Hill: Harvard vs. Yale is “The Game.” And 1968 was “The Year.” Ivy Leaguers like Luckman, Matt Birk (Harvard) and Gary Fencik (Yale) had longer-lasting NFL careers, but Hill gets a nod for having played in Yale's 29-29 loss at Harvard Stadium 44 years ago . A four-time Pro Bowler, Hill gained 5,009 yards in his six seasons with the Cowboys (he also played in Cleveland and Washington) and won a ring for Super Bowl VI. While his son, Grant, didn't go to an Ivy League school, he was still smart enough to land a $92 million contract with the Orlando Magic before playing just 210 games with the team due to injury.
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By Obnoxious Boston Fan
Calvin Hill: Harvard vs. Yale is “The Game.” And 1968 was “The Year.” Ivy Leaguers like Luckman, Matt Birk (Harvard) and Gary Fencik (Yale) had longer-lasting NFL careers, but Hill gets a nod for having played in Yale's 29-29 loss at Harvard Stadium 44 years ago. A four-time Pro Bowler, Hill gained 5,009 yards in his six seasons with the Cowboys (he also played in Cleveland and Washington) and won a ring for Super Bowl VI. While his son, Grant, didn't go to an Ivy League school, he was still smart enough to land a $92 million contract with the Orlando Magic before playing just 210 games with the team due to injury.