Tyreek Hill American football player Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tyreek-Hill Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tyreek-Hill Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Oct 25, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Quick Facts Born: March 1, 1994, Douglas, Georgia, U.S. (Show more) Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Tyreek Hill (born March 1, 1994, Douglas, Georgia, U.S.) is one of the most explosive and prolific wide receivers in the NFL. In 2020 he helped the Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LIV. However, Hill’s exploits on the field have occasionally been overshadowed by run-ins with law enforcement. Hill was born to Anesha Sanchez and Derrick Shaw. Both parents were athletes, playing basketball and running track and field. Hill was largely raised by his grandparents Virginia and Herman Hill, and he had a difficult childhood. The family struggled financially, and Herman Hill spent several stints in prison. During a ...(100 of 887 words)

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