Lem Harkey Jr. (January 7, 1934 – July 3, 2004) was an American football fullback. He played for San Francisco 49ers in 1955. He played college football for the College of Emporia Fighting Presbies in Emporia, Kansas.[1]
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Born: | (1934-01-07)January 7, 1934 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
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Died: | July 3, 2004(2004-07-03) (aged 70) San Antonio, Texas |
Career information | |
Position(s) | FB |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
College | College of Emporia |
High school | Douglass High School (Oklahoma City) |
NFL draft | 1955 / Round: 6 / Pick: 66 |
Drafted by | Pittsburgh Steelers |
Career history | |
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1955 | San Francisco 49ers |
In college, Harkey was all-conference and all-American at College of Emporia as a fullback and averaged 8.2 yards per carry through all his college years. In 1953, his senior year, he led the nation with 168 yards per game.[2]
Pittsburgh Steelers 1955 NFL draft selections | |
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