Courtney Hall

Courtney Hall (born August 26, 1968 in Los Angeles, California) is a former center and guard in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers. He is a four-time Pro Bowl 1st Alternate and captained the only Chargers football team to play in a Super Bowl. Hall graduated from Rice University.

Hall played football at Banning High School in Wilmington, California, and was the starting offensive tackle his junior and senior years. His teammates included Jamelle Holieway, Leroy Holt, and Mark Tucker. He retired from the NFL in 1999.

At 16 years of age Hall matriculated at Rice University, from which he graduated in 1990. In 2003 he graduated from the University of Chicago Law School and Graduate School of Business. Hall formerly served on the Rice University Investment Committee, helping to manage the university's endowment, the value of which currently is approximately $4.5 billion. Currently Hall is a managing partner of Hillcrest Venture Partners, a venture capital firm. Hall also currently serves as New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's appointee to the New York City campaign finance committee.