14 Facts About Herman Hickman

Herman Michael Hickman was an American football player and coach.

Herman Hickman played college football at the University of Tennessee and professionally in the National Football League for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Herman Hickman later was a television and radio analyst and broadcaster, a writer, and a professional wrestler.

Herman Hickman was born on October 1,1911, in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Herman Hickman went to Baylor School in Chattanooga, where he played fullback.

Herman Hickman went to the University of Tennessee, playing for the Tennessee Volunteers football team from 1929 to 1931.

Herman Hickman played as a tackle during his sophomore season, but was considered small and was shifted to guard by his junior year.

Herman Hickman was named to Grantland Rice's All-America team in 1931, on the heels of his performance in the New York University charity game at Yankee Stadium.

NYU once was at the 5-yard line and ran four plays at Herman Hickman, turning the ball over on downs at the 23.

Herman Hickman was named to the All-Southern team in 1931, joining Vols teammate Gene McEver.

Herman Hickman was named an All-Pro at left guard in 1933.

Herman Hickman was an assistant at Wake Forest University, North Carolina State University and the United States Military Academy before earning the head coaching position at Yale University in 1948.

Herman Hickman participated in television broadcasts of football and in radio and television panel shows.

Herman Hickman was a professional wrestler known as "The Tennessee Terror", competing in over 500 matches.