Merton Hanks

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Merton Edward Hanks (born March 12, 1968 in Dallas, Texas) was a safety in the National Football League. Hanks attended Lake Highlands High School, where he was a district track and field champion. He went on to the University of Iowa, earning all-Big Ten honors at cornerback. However, at the NFL scouting combine, his 40-yard dashes were extremely slow, and he was not drafted until the fifth round by the San Francisco 49ers. Despite his low selection, Hanks became a 5-time All-Pro selection and became well-known for his interceptions and returns, as well as his unique celebrations. He was a member of the 1994 San Francisco team that won Super Bowl XXIX.