The College Football Hall of Fame received a surprise visit from former Vol Steve Kiner on Thursday.
The College Football Hall of Fame announced Kiner’s visit on Twitter.
Today we received a surprise visit from former @Vol_Football linebacker and @cfbhall inductee, Steve Kiner! Thanks for making our day Steve! #GoVols pic.twitter.com/zl14S9Ec8u
— College Football Hall of Fame (@cfbhall) June 24, 2021
Kiner played linebacker for Tennessee from 1967-69. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1999.
The former Vol made consensus All-America in 1968 and unanimous All-America during the 1969 season. He was the Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 1969.
Tennessee won the Southeastern Conference championship in 1967 and 1969 during Kiner’s collegiate career.
Kiner was selected by Dallas in the 1970 NFL draft. He was the 73rd overall pick in the third round.
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