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Bobby Hunt, Two-Way Auburn Star and Super Bowl I Starter, Dies at 85
7/31/2026, 10:25:32 PM
Death Announcement
Former Auburn quarterback and safety Bobby Hunt died at age 85, the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame announced on its Facebook page. No cause of death was disclosed in the tribute.
Football Career Overview
Hunt excelled at Lanett High School in Alabama before joining the Auburn Tigers, where he played quarterback, safety, punter and punt-returner from 1959-61.
The Dallas Texans selected him in the 11th round (81st overall) of the 1962 AFL Draft. After the franchise moved to Kansas City in 1963 and became the Chiefs, Hunt shifted exclusively to safety. He recorded eight interceptions as a rookie, earning first-team All-AFL honors, and later added a second-team All-AFL selection in 1966 when he logged a career-high 10 interceptions. Hunt started for the Chiefs in the inaugural Super Bowl (a 35-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers) and finished his professional playing career with two seasons for the expansion Cincinnati Bengals, appearing in 112 games and finishing with 42 career interceptions.
Notable Achievements and Records
- Rookie-year franchise record of eight interceptions (matched in 2015 by Marcus Peters).
- Four-interception game in 1964, tied for the most in a single NFL game.
- First-team All-AFL honors (1962) and second-team All-AFL honors (1966).
Official Statements & Responses
The Hall’s tribute highlighted Hunt’s induction and his impact on Alabama football history.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We were in a zone defense and (Oilers quarterback George) Blanda was trying to pick it apart,” — Bobby Hunt — Bobby Hunt
