John Hicks (American football)

Games started:	52
Games played:	50

John Hicks
No. 74
Position:	Guard
Personal information
Born:	March 21, 1951; Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Died:	October 29, 2016 (aged 65); Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	258 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school:	John Hay (OH)
College:	Ohio State
NFL draft:	1974 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3
Career history
	New York Giants (1974–1977);
Career highlights and awards
	PFWA All-Rookie Team (1974); UPI NFC Rookie of Year (1974); National champion (1970); Sporting News Player of the Year (1973); Outland Trophy (1973); UPI Lineman of the Year (1973); Lombardi Award (1973); Unanimous All-American (1973); First-team All-American (1972); 2× First-team All-Big Ten (1972, 1973);
Career NFL statistics
Games started:
Games started:	52
Games played:	50
	Player stats at PFR
	College Football Hall of Fame

John Clarence Hicks Jr. (March 21, 1951 – October 29, 2016) was an American professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL). He is best remembered for being the last lineman to be runner-up in the vote for the Heisman Trophy.