Offensive Tackle
No. 75
Texas Southern
"The senior member of the Jets offensive line, Hill was elected co-captain of the offense last year and once again was named to the Pro Bowl. His all-star appearance was the eighth of his distinguished career and the seventh consecutive for him. He has played both sides for the Jets, switching from left tackle to right tackle in 1971.
Hill missed most of the preseason due to a contract dispute, but reported in good shape and had another of his consistently fine years. He is a great pass protector and forms the nucleus of Joe Namath's bodyguards. Hill has played in 152 consecutive games for the Jets, the longest streak in the club's history. His 153 total games ranks third on the all-time participation list of the Jets.
Winston likes to block for the run more than taking the pass protection punishment, but is proficient at both. The Jets like to run behind his blocking. He experimented with a lower weight in 1970, but for the past three years has stayed around the 275 mark.
Hill won press acclaim for his work against Ordell Braase and Ben Davidson during the 1968 championship games. He came to the Jets in 1963 as a free agent after Baltimore and Weeb Ewbank had drafted him.
Winston was a Texas state high school tennis champion from Weldon High for three years (1957-59). Weldon also won the district grid crown in each of his four years on the team.
Very active in religion, Winston is the Jets player representative. He makes his off-season home in Englewood, Colorado, where he owns a ranch. His hometown is Gladewater, Texas."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
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