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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 2, 1895 Piffard, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 3, 1968 (aged 72) Marshall, Michigan, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1916 | Rutgers |
| 1923–1924 | Rutgers |
| Position(s) | End, fullback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1925–1929 | Ole Miss |
| Basketball | |
| 1925–1930 | Ole Miss |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1925–1930 | Ole Miss |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 21–22–3 (football) 54–32 (basketball) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| Southern Conference tournament (1928) | |
| Awards | |
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| College Football Hall of Fame Inducted in 1951 (profile) | |
Homer Howard "Pop" Hazel (June 2, 1895 – February 3, 1968) was an American football player and coach. He played college football at Rutgers University in 1916 and again from 1923 to 1924. Considered an outstanding punter, kicker, and passer, he was selected as a first-team All-American as an end in 1923 and as a fullback in 1924. He was the first player selected as an All-American at two different positions. He also lettered in baseball, basketball and track at Rutgers.
Hazel served as the head football and basketball coach and athletic director at the University of Mississippi from 1925 until his resignation in early 1931. After leaving his position at Mississippi, he was a professional golfer for four years. In 1951, Hazel became one of the inaugural inductees into the College Football Hall of Fame.