Leon Hardeman
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
PositionHalfback
Class1954
BornJune 6, 1932
Fort Payne, Alabama, U.S.
Fort Payne, Alabama, U.S.
DiedDecember 9, 2019 (aged 87)
Rossville, Georgia, U.S.
Rossville, Georgia, U.S.
 Hardeman on cover of 1953 Official Collegiate Football Record Book | |
| No. 11 – Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | |
|---|---|
| Position | Halfback |
| Class | 1954 |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 6, 1932 Fort Payne, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | December 9, 2019 (aged 87) Rossville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College |
|
| Awards and highlights | |
Leon Hardeman (June 6, 1932 – December 9, 2019) was an American football player.[1] Hardeman played college football at the halfback position for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team from 1951 to 1953.[2] At five feet, six inches and 175 pounds, Hardeman was known for his "squat, wiry" running style.[3]