About George Hartong
Lived 1896 – 1973 (aged 77). George Hartong was an american football player.
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.
Hartong was described as a "fast, brainy, and experienced lineman".
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Who was George Hartong?
American football player (1896–1973)
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George Hartong was born on 18 July 1896 in Joliet.
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George Hartong died on 1 August 1973.
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George Hartong was an american football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Hartong. https://biography.guide/george-hartong/
MLA: "George Hartong." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-hartong/.
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