Calvin Hunt (American football)
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Calvin Cornelius Hunt is a former American football
American football
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 player. He played center
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 one season for the National Football League
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's Philadelphia Eagles
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 (1970) and two for the Houston Oilers
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 (1972–1973).

Born in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, California
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 but raised in Edna, Texas
Edna, Texas
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, Hunt played at Edna High School for coach
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 Allen Boren
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. Following graduation in 1966, Hunt attended Baylor University
Baylor University
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, where he played for John Bridgers
John Bridgers
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 the first three years, and for Bill Beall
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 during his senior year.

Hunt was drafted 261st overall (11th round) in the 1970 NFL Draft
1970 NFL Draft
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 by the Pittsburgh Steelers
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, but made his debut for the Philadelphia Eagles. Leaving the team after one season, Hunt later played two years for the Houston Oilers.

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