Former Broncos, Dolphins, Raiders Linebacker Jerry Hopkins Dies
Summary
Jerry Hopkins, a linebacker who played in the early years of the American Football League, died on July 27 at the age of 85. He played for the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Oakland Raiders before retiring and later ran a business in Texas.Key Facts
- Jerry Hopkins was born on January 24, 1941, in Chalk Bluff, Texas.
- He was a top high school football player, earning all-state honors and a state co-championship with Mart High School.
- Hopkins played college football at Texas A&M, where he was a team captain and earned conference honors.
- He was drafted in 1963 by the Houston Oilers but was released before playing a regular season game.
- Hopkins played 49 games with the Denver Broncos from 1963 to 1966 and was a key defensive player.
- In 1967, he played 13 games for the Miami Dolphins and finished his career in 1968 with the Oakland Raiders.
- After football, Hopkins owned and ran an oil company in Texas.
- He is survived by his wife, two children, one grandchild, and one sister.
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