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USA Today
17-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Colts' WR TY Hilton getting inducted into FIU Hall of Fame
Former Colts' WR TY Hilton is being inducted into the FIU Athletics Hall of Fame. Former Indianapolis Colts' wide receiver TY Hilton shared that he will be inducted into the Florida International Athletics Hall of Fame in 2025. During four seasons at FIU, Hilton caught 229 passes, according to College Football Reference, and totaled 3,531 yards, which included eclipsing the 1,000-yard mark in two of those years. Hilton also caught 24 touchdown passes, led college football in 2008 with 24.7 yards per catch, and rushed for 498 yards with seven more scores over his career. Highlighted below in Hilton's post are his accomplishments at the college level. Hilton was a third-round pick by the Colts in the 2012 NFL draft and played 10 years with the team. During a stretch from 2013 through 2018, Hilton surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in five of those six seasons, including leading the league in receiving with 1,448 yards in 2016. In the postseason, Hilton would appear in nine games with the Colts, totaling 47 receptions for 819 yards and three scores. In the Wildcard round of the 2013 season, Hilton had 224 receiving yards in a Colts win over Kansas City. He finished his career with the Colts catching 638 passes for 9,812 yards with 53 touchdowns. Hilton was a four-time Pro Bowler as well.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I did it for my baby girl': TY Hilton's legendary NFL moment resurfaces as he reveals why he cried during Colts game after baby's birth
TY Hilton's legendary NFL moment resurfaces as he reveals why he cried during Colts game after baby's birth (Image via Getty) NFL fans had a rollercoaster of emotions after a story about Former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver TY Hilton went viral. The story prompted tears almost a decade after the game took place, but TY Hilton had since reflected on the moment again and this time, he was teary-eyed. The powerful moment happened just hours after TY Hilton became a father. What happened next on the football field stunned everyone. With zero sleep and full of emotion, TY Hilton still showed up and gave Indianapolis Colts fans a moment to remember. But what really made it unforgettable was how he celebrated. TY Hilton played the game of his life just hours after his daughter's birth TY Hilton played against the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 24, 2014 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. That same morning, his wife Shantrell gave birth to their daughter. TY Hilton had not slept at all but decided to suit up and play for the Indianapolis Colts. In the third quarter, TY Hilton scored a touchdown and instantly celebrated in the sweetest way, he rocked the football like a baby. After the game, TY Hilton got emotional during the post-game interview. 'I did it for my baby girl,' he said. 'I didn't sleep at all. I was in the hospital, then I came straight to the field.' The Indianapolis Colts beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-3 that day, but all fans remember is TY Hilton's love-filled celebration. Also Read: Anthony Richardson Opens Up About Injury Journey And Readiness For 2025 NFL Comeback TY Hilton opens up about that moment years later, still emotional In a recent interview on the Pat McAfee Show on July 6, 2025, TY Hilton recalled that game and even now, says it was one of the proudest days of his life,'Every time I see that clip, I tear up,' TY Hilton said. 'It was more than football that day.' TY Hilton, who retired in 2023 after spending 10 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, says that game reminds him why he played the sport with heart. He added, 'I wasn't just playing for stats. That day, I was playing for family.' Sharing the video once more this weekend, the NFL sent it fast viral on social media and reminded fans why TY Hilton will always be an Indianapolis Colts legend. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
