Lem Harkey
American football player (1934–2004)
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Lem Harkey Jr. (January 7, 1934 – July 3, 2004) was an American professional football fullback. He played for San Francisco 49ers in 1955. He played college football for the College of Emporia Fighting Presbies in Emporia, Kansas.[1]
PositionFullback
BornJanuary 7, 1934
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedJuly 3, 2004 (aged 70)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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| Position | Fullback | ||||||
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| Born | January 7, 1934 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | July 3, 2004 (aged 70) San Antonio, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||
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| College | College of Emporia | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1955: 6th round, 66th overall pick | ||||||
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In college, Harkey was all-conference and all-American at College of Emporia as a fullback and averaged 8.2 yards per carry through all his college years. In 1953, his senior year, he led the nation with 168 yards per game.[2]