Gene Hickerson was a Pro Bowl offensive lineman for the Cleveland Browns. In 2007, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Hickerson passed away on October 20, 2008, at a Cleveland area nursing home. He was 73 years old and suffered from Alzheimer's disease.The Plain Dealer: Browns Hall of Famer Gene Hickerson Passes Away
Gene Hickerson Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Cleveland Browns
- DatabaseFootball.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 248
- Years Pro: 16
Gene Hickerson Timeline
February 15, 1935: Born
1954: Attended University of Mississippi
1957: Selected in 7th round by Cleveland Browns in 1957 NFL Draft
1964: Member of Cleveland's NFL Championship Team
1965: First of six consecutive All-Star Selections
1973: Announced his retirement
2007: Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
2008: Died on October 20
Gene Hickerson News and Gossip
Cleveland Browns.com: 'Former teammates on Hickerson's Induction' (February 3, 2007)
HOFMag.com: Six Elected to Football HOF (February 3, 2007)
Google News: Gene Hickerson