He was born June 4, 1949, in Youngstown, a son of LeRoy Hill Sr. and Pearl Jett-Hill. LeRoy graduated from North High School in 1967. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.

That's why the Seahawks president wanted a face-to-face meeting with Leroy Hill-- and waited until the 11th hour -- before deciding Thursday to use the team's franchise tag on the versatile ...