George Howard Hartong (July 18, 1896 – August 1973) was an American football player. A native of Joliet, Illinois, he played college football at the University of Chicago and professional football as a guard, tackle, and center for the Hammond Pros, Racine Legion, and Chicago Cardinals in the National Football League (NFL). He appeared in 21 NFL games, 18 as a starter, from 1921 to 1924.[1]
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Born: | Joliet, Illinois | July 18, 1896||||
Died: | August 1, 1973 Hinsdale, Illinois | (aged 77)||||
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||
Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||
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High school: | Joliet Township (IL) | ||||
College: | Chicago | ||||
Position: | Guard, tackle, center | ||||
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Hartong was described as a "fast, brainy, and experienced lineman".[2]
References
edit- ^ "George Hartong". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
- ^ "Signs George Hartong". Kenosha News. September 13, 1923. Retrieved July 6, 2024.