Ronnie Hillman, Super Bowl 50 master with the NFL’s Denver Broncos, passed away at age 31 after a long battle with cancer.
A smart soul left too soon.
We offer our sincere sympathy and condolences to the Hillman family at this difficult time.
In memory of Ronnie Hillman: pic.twitter.com/3NGi5WJvZP
—Denver Broncos (@Broncos) December 22, 2022
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother and father Ronnie Hillman,” the announcement was made by the former runner’s family in a statement posted on his social networks.
miner suffered from a rare cancer called medullary renal carcinoma for a few months. He was admitted to hospital last Tuesday with various complications. According to the family, he left peacefully.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman.
With a smooth voice, warm smile and calm intensity, Ronnie was drafted by the Broncos in 2012 and has grown into a dynamic player and respected teammate.
A statement from the Broncos: pic.twitter.com/e7Pc76y62o
—Denver Broncos (@Broncos) December 22, 2022
“Ronnie made a calm and peaceful transition, surrounded by his family and friends. We appreciate the prayers and kind words already spoken. We ask for time to process our feelings as we prepare to lay our beloved Ronnie to rest,” the family wrote in the rest of the statement.
Ronnie Hillman arrived in the NFL in the third round of the 2012 draft and played in the Denver Broncos, with whom he signed a four-year contract and played in two Super Bowls.
Lost in edition XLVIII To the Seattle Seahawks and became champion in number 50, in which the Broncos defeated Carolina Panthers in this campaign Hillman had 863 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns, both numbers being the team’s highest records.
Between 2012 and 2015, the running back played in 48 games with Denver and had 1,845 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns.
In 2016, he served with the Minnesota Vikings and Chargers; He signed with the Dallas Cowboys for the 2017 campaign, although he is no longer active.
Born in Long Beach, California, the player spent five seasons in the NFL with the Broncos, Vikings and Chargers had 494 carries for 1,976 yards, 12 touchdowns plus 534 receiving yards.
During his time in college football, he had great grades with San Diego State between 2010 and 2011; had 3,243 rushing yards and 36 touchdowns in just two seasons.
(With information from EFE)
Source: La Neta Neta
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