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Dee Hardison

1956 – 2018

American football player

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About Dee Hardison

Lived 1956 – 2018 (aged 61). Dee Hardison was an American american football player.

William David "Dee" Hardison (May 2, 1956 – April 21, 2018) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end and defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Buffalo Bills (1978–1980), New York Giants (1982–1985), San Diego Chargers (1986–1987) and Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Hardison helped the Bills win the 1980 AFC East Division and helped the Bills defense lead the NFL in fewest passing yards allowed in 1978 and the AFC in 1979 and 1980 and NFL in fewest total yards allowed in 1980 and the Chiefs lead the NFL in fewest passing yards allowed in 1988.

In ten seasons, Hardison had nine sacks.

Hardison died on April 21, 2018, at the age of 61.

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Important facts

Born
2 May 1956, Jacksonville
Birth century
20th century
Died
21 April 2018, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Occupation
American football player
Nationality
United States
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Awards
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dee Hardison?

American football player (1956-2018)

When was Dee Hardison born?

Dee Hardison was born on 2 May 1956 in Jacksonville.

When did Dee Hardison die?

Dee Hardison died on 21 April 2018 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

What was Dee Hardison's occupation?

Dee Hardison was an american football player.

What nationality was Dee Hardison?

Dee Hardison was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dee Hardison

· Wikidata: Q5249910

· DBpedia: Dee Hardison

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