TSC Interviews: Indianapolis Colts Legend Chris Hinton

Chris Hinton went from offensive line to fine wine. A vastly different career path from his previous one.

Hinton played 13 season in the NFL for the Indianapolis Colts (1983-1989), Atlanta Falcons (1990-1993), and Minnesota Vikings (1994-1995). Originally drafted fourth overall in the 1983 NFL Draft, Hinton was traded by the Denver Broncos for some guy named John Elway.

While his teams may not have been the greatest to put it nicely, Hinton did amass a great body of work as showcased by his seven Pro Bowl selections and tremendous reliability.

Some former players find it hard to move on after their time to shine on the gridiron is over. Hinton did not have that problem, creating Hinton's Wine Store, out of Atlanta, GA. Oh by the way, it's 6,400 sq. feet. Just your average family business, right?

Wrong.

Hinton is the go to guy for wine in the ATL, let alone on the East Coast. He must have been compensated well during his NFL tenure, but he could not call himself his own man. His own brand.

Today, the former Northwestern standout is his own boss and most importantly, a self made man turned entrepreneur.

I had a chance to speak with Chris for a few minutes on his career and Super Bowl XLIV. I wonder who he's rooting for? Click HERE to download the podcast or feel free to scroll down and read the transcript.

TSC: How ya doing, Chris?

Hinton: Awesome. Gearing up for the Colts to win their third Super Bowl.

TSC: So Chris, before we get to the Super Bowl and your pick, let's reflect at your career. You were a guard/tackle on the offensive line your whole career. You went to Northwestern, when other big time college athletes have gone to USC, The U, Notre Dame, and so on. Why Northwestern?