Jerry Hilgenberg was an American football player. Jerry Hilgenberg was also a coach for the University of Iowa. In 1953, he earned the honor of being a first-team All-American. Following his playing days, he devoted eight seasons as an assistant coach for the Iowa football team.
Jerry Hilgenberg died at 92
Recently the news of Jerry Hilgenberg’s death is coming out. Jerry Hilgenberg died on January 16, 2024, at the age of 92. After hearing the news of Jerry Hilgenberg’s death, his fans are paying tribute to him on social media.
Impossible for me to come up with everything he meant to our family. Amazing successful life. Just amazing life lived. Love you so much Dad ❤️ https://t.co/nL1ovqOLt8 pic.twitter.com/e1OadoCCqW
— Jay Hilgenberg (@JayHilgenberg) January 16, 2024
Jerry Hilgenberg Early Life
Jerry Hilgenberg was born on April 9, 1931, in the United States. He did his studies at Wilton Junction High School in Wilton, Iowa.
Jerry Hilgenberg was a married man. Jerry Hilgenberg’s wife’s name is unavailable. Jerry Hilgenberg has two sons- Joel Hilgenberg and Jay Hilgenberg. They are also NFL Players at the University of Iowa.
Jerry Hilgenberg had a remarkable three-season tenure as a starter at Iowa from 1951 to 1953. In the 1953 season, Iowa achieved a top ten national ranking for the first time since 1939, with Jerry Hilgenberg playing a key role and securing the distinction. First-team All-American. Coach Forrest Evashevski named him Iowa’s first All-American during his tenure. Additionally, Hilgenberg served as captain of the baseball team his senior year.
Although drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League, Hilgenberg’s professional career was interrupted when he was also drafted by the U.S. Air Force. Upon returning from the service, he joined Iowa as an assistant football coach from 1956 to 1963.
During this period, the Hawkeyes won three Big Ten Conference titles and two Rose Bowls. In particular, Hilgenberg had the opportunity to coach his younger brother Wally Hilgenberg, who starred for both the Hawkeyes and the Minnesota Vikings.
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