Leon Hardeman

Leon Hardeman
No. 50
Position: Halfback
Personal information
Date of birth: c. 1931
Place of birth: Georgia
Height: 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight: 175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
College: Georgia Institute of Technology
Career history

Career highlights and awards

Leon Hardeman (born c. 1931) is a former American football player. Hardeman played college football at the halfback position for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team from 1951 to 1953.[1] At five feet, six inches and 175 pounds, Hardeman was known for his "squat, wiry" running style.[2] He was selected by the All-America Board, the International News Service and the Sporting News as a first-team player on their respective 1952 College Football All-America Teams.[3] He was chosen by the United Press as a third-team player in 1953.[4]

References

  1. ↑ B.B. Branton (September 14, 2012). "Hardeman, Ga. Tech '52 Team Honored This Weekend". The Chattanoogan.com.
  2. ↑ Mercer Bailey (November 17, 1952). "Tech Knows How Irreplaceable Squat, Wiry Leon Hardeman Is". The Tuscaloosa News (AP story).
  3. ↑ ESPN College Football Encyclopedia. ESPN Books. 2005. p. 1228. ISBN 1401337031.
  4. ↑ "UP Names All-American Gridders". Daily Telegram (Wisc.). 1953-11-26.
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