Courtney Caeser Hall (August 26, 1968 – April 29, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a center and guard in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Diego Chargers. He was a four-time Pro Bowl 1st Alternate and captained the only Chargers football team to play in a Super Bowl. Hall's death was announced on April 30, 2021.[1]
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| Position: | Center / Guard | ||||||
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| Born: | August 26, 1968 Los Angeles, California | ||||||
| Died: | April 29, 2021 (aged 52) | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 281 lb (127 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Los Angeles (CA) Banning | ||||||
| College: | Rice | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1989 / round: 2 / pick: 37 | ||||||
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Hall played football at Banning High School in Wilmington, California, and was the starting offensive tackle his junior and senior years. His teammates included Jamelle Holieway, Leroy Holt, and Mark Tucker. He retired from the NFL in 1999.
In 1985, at 16 years of age, Courtney, a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, graduated from high school and enrolled at Rice University. He graduated in 1990 with a dual degree in Economics and Managerial Studies. In 2003, he graduated with a joint J.D./M.B.A. degree from the University of Chicago Law School and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Hall also served on the Rice University Investment Committee, helping to manage the university's $4.5 billion endowment.
Hall was a managing partner of Hillcrest Venture Partners, a venture capital firm. He also served as New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's appointee to the New York City Campaign Finance Board.
The Texas Sports Hall of Fame inducted Courtney into the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame in 2019.
References
- ^ Rajan, Greg (30 April 2021). "Courtney Hall, former Chargers and Rice football player, dies". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
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