Former Pro Bowl Lineman, NFL Coach Fred Hoaglin Dies at 82
Summary
Fred Hoaglin, a former NFL player and coach, died at 82. He played as a center in the NFL for 11 years and later coached offensive lines for several teams, winning two Super Bowls with the New York Giants.Key Facts
- Fred Hoaglin was born on January 28, 1944, in Alliance, Ohio.
- He played football, basketball, and baseball in high school and helped his football team win a league championship.
- Hoaglin played college football at the University of Pittsburgh and earned a degree in industrial engineering in 1968.
- He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1966 and became a full-time starter in 1967.
- Hoaglin was selected to the Pro Bowl once, in 1969.
- His NFL playing career included time with the Browns, Colts, Oilers, and Seahawks, playing 142 games in total.
- Hoaglin coached offensive lines for the Detroit Lions, New York Giants, New England Patriots, and tight ends for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- He was part of coaching staffs that won Super Bowl XXI and Super Bowl XXV with the Giants and reached the AFC championship with the Patriots and Jaguars.
- Hoaglin died on August 1, 2024, in South Carolina.
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