Hap Farber

Louis Allen "Hap" Farber Jr. (born July 1, 1948) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for one season in the National Football League (NFL) with the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints. He was selected by the Vikings in the seventh round of the 1970 NFL draft after playing college football for the Ole Miss Rebels.

Early life and college Louis Allen Farber Jr. was born on July 1, 1948, in Norfolk, Virginia. He attended Murrah High School in Jackson, Mississippi.

Professional career Farber was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round, with the 181st overall pick, of the 1970 NFL draft. On August 11, he left the team during training camp to straighten out his U.S. draft status. However, he returned several days later. On September 19, a day before the start of the regular season, it was reported that Farber had been activated. He played in three games for Vikings that year before being moved to the team's taxi squad. He was released from the taxi squad on October 29, 1970.

On November 10, 1970, it was reported that Farber had signed with the New Orleans Saints. He was promoted to the active roster on November 21 and played in five games for the Saints that year. He then left the team the next day.