Bob Hitchens
Robert Hitchens was an American college football player who was a running back for the Miami Redskins from 1971 to 1973. He was named a third-team All-American in 1972.
College career
Hitchens rushed for a career 3,118 yards with 34 touchdowns as a running back during his career and was a three-year letter winner for Miami.In 1972 Hitchens rushed for 1,370 yards on 326 carries scoring 15 touchdowns earning third-team AP All-American honors, the MAC offensive player of the year and Miami Redskins athlete of the year. His 1,370 yards led the MAC and ranked second in the Division I-AA.
Hitchens helped lead Miami to an 11–0 season as a co-captain his senior year that included an MAC title and a Tangerine Bowl victory over the Florida Gators.
He holds the single game record for most rushes with 45 against the South Carolina Gamecocks in 1972, ranks fourth in career rushing attempts, fourth in rushing yards, third in rushing touchdowns, fourth in 100-yard games and is sixth in total scoring.
Hitchens was inducted into the Miami University Hall of Fame in 1980.