Robert "Rob" Hitchcock (born October 28, 1970) is a former linebacker and safety who played in the Canadian Football League. He played for his hometown Hamilton Tiger-Cats from 1995 to 2006 and the Edmonton Eskimos in 2007. On January 31, 2008, Hitchcock was released by the Eskimos. Hitchcock is the Tiger-Cats' all-time leading tackler with a total of 484 tackles. He also won a Grey Cup in 1999 with Hamilton. Hitchcock played three seasons of college football at Weber State University.
| Date of birth | October 28, 1970 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Hamilton, Ontario |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | S/LB |
| US college | Weber State |
| CFL draft | 1995 / Round: 2 / Pick: 17 |
| Drafted by | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1995–2006 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2007 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1999, 2001 |
| CFL East All-Star | 1999, 2001, 2002 |
References
Snelgrove, Blake (October 28, 2009). "REMEMBERING 1999 WITH ROB HITCHCOCK". CFL.ca.