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Monday, January 16, 2012

'92 Chronology-'Boats Sign Ex-Gamecock


Event Date: April 7th, 1992


Event Description: ‘Boats Bag Hillary


Source: Memphis Times Sentinel


The Memphis Showboat have added former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ira HIllary, the team announced Tuesday.


The former South Carolina Gamecock joins the team and will be used as a punt returner and slot receiver.


"Ira is an experienced player and is someone we are very excited about bringing to Memphis," coach Pepper Rodgers said in a statement. "He adds quality depth to our receiving corps, and we are expecting him to contribute on special teams this season."


Hillary most recently spent time with the Minnesota Vikings during the 1990 season. He played with the Bengals for three seasons after being drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs back in 1985.


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