Leon Hardeman

Leon Hardeman
Hardeman on cover of 1953 Official Collegiate Football Record Book
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets – No. 11
PositionHalfback
Class1954
Personal information
Born:(1932-06-06)June 6, 1932
Fort Payne, Alabama, U.S.
Died:December 9, 2019(2019-12-09) (aged 87)
Rossville, Georgia, U.S.
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career history
College
Career highlights and awards

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]

  1. ^ "Obituaries: Leon Hardeman". Chattanoogan.com. December 9, 2019.
  2. ^ B.B. Branton (September 14, 2012). "Hardeman, Ga. Tech '52 Team Honored This Weekend". The Chattanoogan.com.
  3. ^ Mercer Bailey (November 17, 1952). "Tech Knows How Irreplaceable Squat, Wiry Leon Hardeman Is". The Tuscaloosa News (AP story).