Harold Hart facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||
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| Born: | July 13, 1952 Lake City, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 206 lb (93 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Jacksonville (FL) New Stanton | ||||||
| College: | Texas Southern | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1974 / Round: 11 / Pick: 279 | ||||||
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Harold Jerome Hart, born on July 13, 1952, is a former American professional football player. He was a talented running back who played for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Hart played for teams like the Oakland Raiders and the New York Giants. He was also part of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Raiders picked him in the eleventh round of the 1974 NFL draft. He played college football at Texas Southern University.
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Harold Hart's Early Life and High School Football
Harold Hart grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. He played high school football at New Stanton Senior High School. For his first two years, he played as a quarterback. Later, he changed his position to running back.
In 1969, during his senior year, he ran for an amazing 1,900 yards. He also scored 13 touchdowns. Hart was recognized as a first-team All-State player. He also got to play in the North-South All-Star game.
College Football Career at Texas Southern
Harold Hart was a four-year starter for the Texas Southern Tigers college team. During his time there, he rushed for over 2,000 yards. This means he ran with the ball for more than 2,000 yards in total.
Professional Football Journey in the NFL
Joining the Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders chose Harold Hart in the 1974 NFL draft. He was the 279th player picked overall. In 1975, he made a memorable play. He returned a kickoff for 102 yards for a touchdown. This happened in Week 1 of a Monday Night Football game against the Miami Dolphins.
Time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
In 1976, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Hart in the 1976 NFL expansion draft. This draft helps new teams get players. However, he missed the entire 1976 season because of an injury. He was released from the team before the 1977 season began.
Playing for the New York Giants
Later in 1977, Harold Hart played in one game for the New York Giants.
Return to the Oakland Raiders
In 1978, Hart returned to play for the Oakland Raiders. He played in seven games during that season.
