About Hal Ledyard
Lived 1931 – 1973 (aged 41). Hal Ledyard was an American american football player and canadian football player.
Harold Ledyard (July 7, 1931 – April 21, 1973) was an American professional football player in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL).
After backing up future Pro Football Hall of Famer Y. A. Tittle in 1953, Ledyard joined the United States Army, where he played quarterback for the Fort Jackson base football team in 1955. Ledyard joined the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1956 and spent three seasons as the team's starting quarterback before being replaced by Frank Tripucka before the 1959 season. but was waived before the season began.
Following his release, Ledyard joined the Sarnia Golden Bears of the Ontario Rugby Football Union, due to his success relieving Ploen. He was a part of the Blue Bomber teams that won the 49th and 50th Grey Cups.
Hal Ledyard is the father of retired professional hockey player Grant Ledyard.
Ledyard died April 21, 1973, in a drowning accident at Big Sur.
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Who was Hal Ledyard?
American football player (1931-1973)
When was Hal Ledyard born?
Hal Ledyard was born on 7 July 1931 in Montgomery.
When did Hal Ledyard die?
Hal Ledyard died on 21 April 1973 in Big Sur.
What was Hal Ledyard's occupation?
Hal Ledyard was an american football player and canadian football player.
What nationality was Hal Ledyard?
Hal Ledyard was American.
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