Inducted 1999
Date of Birth
6/12/1947
Birthplace
Sandstone, MN
School
University of Tennessee (1967-1969)
Bio
Steve Kiner made consensus All-America in 1968 and unanimous All-America in 1969 as linebacker for Tennessee. The Vols had a 26-6-1 record in his time and won two Southeastern Conference championships. The 1968 team led by linebacker Kiner, set a school record by holding opponents to an average of 93 yards a game on rushing plays. Kiner was named to Tennessee's All-100-Year team. He played nine years, 1970-78, in pro football with Dallas, New England, Washington, and Houston. Kiner continued his educational life in 1994, earning two Masters degrees. He began the practice of mental health therapy with headquarters in Carrollton, Georgia.
Stats
Height 6'1
Weight 205
Career Highlights
- 1969 All-Conference
- 1969 Heisman - Ninth
- 1969 Unanimous All-America
- 1968 All-Conference
- 1968 Consensus All-America
Class of 1999
Quarterback
George Bork
Defensive End
Ross Browner
Safety
Teel Bruner
Wide Receiver
Chuck Dicus
Safety
George Floyd
Halfback
Willie Galimore
Running Back
Chris Gilbert
Offensive Guard
John Hannah
Halfback
Billy Kilmer
Linebacker
Steve Kiner
Linebacker
Jim LeClair
Quarterback
Chuck Long
Safety
Frank Loria
Guard
Joe Palumbo
Running Back
Greg Pruitt
Defensive Tackle
Randy Trautman
Running Back
Herschel Walker
Middle Guard
Ed White
Coach
Jerry Claiborne
Coach
Don Coryell
Coach
Billy Nicks
Coach
Jim Sochor
Coach
Jim Young
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