John Hicks (American football)

Games started	52
Games played	50
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

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.
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	258 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school	John Hay (OH)
College	Ohio State
NFL draft	1974: 1st round, 3rd overall pick
Career history
	New York Giants (1974–1977);
Awards and highlights
	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
	Stats at Pro Football Reference
	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.