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]

George Hartong
Personal information
Born:(1896-07-18)July 18, 1896
Joliet, Illinois
Died:August 1, 1973(1973-08-01) (aged 77)
Hinsdale, Illinois
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:Joliet Township (IL)
College:Chicago
Position:Guard, tackle, center
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games:21
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Hartong was described as a "fast, brainy, and experienced lineman".[2]

References

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  1. ^ "George Hartong". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  2. ^ "Signs George Hartong". Kenosha News. September 13, 1923. Retrieved July 6, 2024.