Hubert Ginn (born January 4, 1947) is a former professional

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player. He played in the

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for nine seasons as a

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for the

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, Baltimore Colts and the Oakland Raiders. He was a member of two Super Bowl championship teams, the 1972 undefeated Dolphins and the 1976 Raiders. Ginn served as Miami's backup running back during their 1971 AFC championship season and their 1972 Super Bowl season. Three games into the 1973 season he was traded to the Colts in exchange for fullback Don Nottingham and a 6th round draft choice. Ginn had been unhappy with his limited playing time with the Dolphins, but received even less playing time with the Colts. He suffered a

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in his toe during the season and refused a pain killer injection to be able to play on it. He was waived by the Colts during the 1974 preseason and re-signed by the Dolphins. After beginning the 1976 season on injured reserve for the Dolphins, Ginn was waived in October. He was signed by the Raiders a few weeks later. Ginn's career ended after becoming a free agent after the 1978 season.

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1947 births Living people Players of American football from Savannah, Georgia American football running backs Florida A&M Rattlers football players Miami Dolphins players Baltimore Colts players Oakland Raiders players {{runningback-1940s-stub