Bobby Hunt, a former prominent football player for the Auburn Tigers, has passed away at the age of 85. The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, which honored Hunt in 2015, confirmed his death. In a statement on Facebook, they expressed, ‘Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.’

Hunt’s cause of death has not yet been disclosed. During his high school years at Lanett High School in Alabama, he excelled as a quarterback and defensive back, and also played as a punter and punt returner.

Hunt’s versatility continued at Auburn, where he played quarterback and safety under coach Ralph ‘Shug’ Jordan. AL.com reports that his skills caught the attention of Auburn’s main rival. Legendary Alabama coach Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant described Hunt as ‘just a great football player.’

After college, Hunt was chosen by the Dallas Texans in the 11th round of the 1962 American Football League draft. He decided to focus on playing safety, making an immediate impact with eight interceptions in his rookie season. This performance earned him first-team All-AFL honors. In 1963, the Texans moved to Kansas City, Missouri, and became the Chiefs.

Hunt started for the Chiefs in the first Super Bowl against the Green Bay Packers. He concluded his playing career with the Cincinnati Bengals, joining them for two seasons during the team’s early years.

Throughout his professional career, Hunt played in 112 games and accumulated 42 interceptions. After retiring from playing, he transitioned to coaching and served as an assistant with the Buffalo Bills.