Buddy Hackman

Buddy Hackman
Biographical details
Born (1906-02-06)February 6, 1906
Nashville, Tennessee
Died June 25, 1987(1987-06-25) (aged 81)
Roanoke, Virginia
Alma mater University of Tennessee
Playing career
1928-30 Tennessee
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1933
1936-1970
Lakeland High School
Roanoke
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
All-Southern (1929, 1930)
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame

Joseph Sandy "Buddy" Hackman (February 6, 1906 June 25, 1987) was a college football player and college basketball and baseball coach.

Playing years

Hackman c. 1933

Hackman was a running back for the Tennessee Volunteers of the University of Tennessee from 1928 to 1930. He was part of Robert Neyland's first great backfield along with future All-Americans Gene McEver and Bobby Dodd.[1] Hackman and McEver were sometimes called "Hack and Mack."[2] McEver missed the entire 1930 season with torn ligaments in his knee. Hackman filled his role and made the All-Southern team.[1][3] He was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 1974.[1] Hackman wore number 15.

Coaching years

He coached the Roanoke College Maroons in basketball and baseball starting in 1936 and continuing to do so for nearly 35 years.[4][5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Hackman, Joseph Sandy "Buddy"".
  2. Werner Laufer (October 23, 1929). "Hack 'N' Mack, Dixie's Flying Halfbacks Bring New Glories To Tennessee Gridiron". Anniston Star. p. 12. Retrieved September 3, 2015 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "All-Southern". San Antonio Express. December 4, 1930.
  4. "100 Years of Roanoke College Hoops".
  5. "Hall of Fame".


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