Kevin Thomas Hardy (born July 28, 1945 in Oakland, California) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the first round (7th pick overall) of the 1968 NFL Draft. He was an All-American out of Notre Dame where he also lettered in basketball and baseball.[1]
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Born: | (1945-07-28) July 28, 1945 (age 77) Oakland, California |
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Position(s) | Defensive tackle |
Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
Weight | 276 lb (125 kg) |
College | Notre Dame |
NFL draft | 1968 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7 |
Drafted by | New Orleans Saints |
Career history | |
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1968 | San Francisco 49ers |
1970 | Green Bay Packers |
1971–1972 | San Diego Chargers |
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Hardy played in the National Football League for just 4 seasons and never for the team that drafted him. He appeared in most games during these seasons but was unable to force his way into the starting lineup. He was traded to the San Diego Chargers for a first-round draft pick in 1972.
Hardy is a member of The Pigskin Club Of Washington, D.C. National Intercollegiate All-American Football Players Honor Roll.
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1964 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football—NFF national champions | |
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1966 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football—consensus national champions | |
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New Orleans Saints first-round draft picks | |
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New Orleans Saints 1968 NFL draft selections | |
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