Ed Hardy (American football)

Edgar Charles Hardy (born March 11, 1951) is a former American football offensive guard who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers.

Ed Hardy
No. 63
Position:Offensive guard
Personal information
Born: (1951-03-11) March 11, 1951 (age 73)
Magee, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
College:Jackson State
NFL draft:1972 / round: 7 / pick: 175
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

The 49ers drafted Hardy out of Jackson State in the seventh round of the 1972 NFL draft with the 175th overall pick.[1] He was placed on the 49ers' taxi squad for the 1972 season.[2] In 1973 he was injured in training camp but was activated later in the season and played in three games for the 49ers – October 14 against the Minnesota Vikings, October 21 against the New Orleans Saints and October 28 against the Atlanta Falcons.[3][4][5] His season was cut short ny a knee injury and he required surgery in the offseason.[6] His NFL career ended when he injured his knee again in a 1974 49ers preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Ed Hardy". Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  2. ^ "Pro Grid Transactions". The Greenville News. September 14, 1972. p. 30. Retrieved August 29, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Briefs: Jerry West at crossroads of career". Press Democrat. August 30, 1973. p. 23. Retrieved August 29, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Ed Hardy Game Logs". Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  5. ^ R.B.C. (October 25, 1973). "Around and About". Simpson County News. p. 1. Retrieved August 29, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "49er rookies face Cowboys". The Argus. July 27, 1974. p. 14. Retrieved August 29, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Jordan, Gerald B. (August 26, 1974). "Flashy Chiefs sing their song". Kansas City Times. p. 24. Retrieved August 29, 2022 – via newspapers.com.