Hal Hinte

Harold Hinte (January 25, 1920 – February 3, 1996) was an American professional football player who was an end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers during the 1942 NFL season. He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers. After his brief football career, he served in the United States Army during World War II and was a high school basketball and football coach.

Early life and college
Harold Hinte was born on January 25, 1920, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Hinte had two nicknames that he was known by: Hal and Tex. He graduated from Mount Hope High School in Mount Hope, West Virginia and then attended the University of Pittsburgh where he played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers. In 1941 with the Panthers, he was a third string end. He was also a letterman before deciding not to return to the Panthers in 1942.

Career
Hinte was signed by Curly Lambeau to play the end position for the Green Bay Packers right before the start of exhibition games before the 1942 NFL season. Lambeau planned to have Hinte play alongside fellow ends Don Hutson and Larry Craig. Hinte only played in one game for the Packers before being traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers after failing to maintain a roster spot. He considered playing for Washington but decided on Pittsburgh to be close to his family. He finished off the 1942 season by playing in three games for the Steelers. During his time playing football, Hinte also took part in various boxing matches. He served in the United States Army during World War II after his playing career. After a year stateside, Hinte was medically discharged because of a knee injury. After his military service, he coached basketball and football at various high schools.

Personal life
Outside of his football career, Hinte was a detective by trade. He died on February 3, 1996, in Jacksonville, Florida.