Leon Hardeman

Q: When did Leon Hardeman die?

Leon Hardeman died on December 9, 2019 in Rossville.

Q: How old was Leon Hardeman when they died?

Leon Hardeman was 87 years old at the time of death.

Q: When was Leon Hardeman born?

Leon Hardeman was born on June 6, 1932 in Fort Payne.

Q: What was Leon Hardeman's occupation?

Leon Hardeman was an American football player.

Leon Hardeman (June 6, 1932 – December 9, 2019) was an American football player. Hardeman played college football at the halfback position for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team from 1951 to 1953. At five feet, six inches and 175 pounds, Hardeman was known for his "squat, wiry" running style.

Career

Hardeman 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. He was chosen by the United Press as a third-team player in 1953.

Hardeman was inducted into the Hall of Fame in the City of Chattanooga, Baylor School, Georgia Tech and the state of Georgia.

The number 50 jersey was retired at LaFayette High School in his honor.