Leamon Hall

Leamon Hall (born November 8, 1955) is a former American football quarterback who is the all-time single game, season and career passing leader for the Army Black Knights.

Biography

Hall was born in Apopka, Florida near Orlando. He was cited as looking like a boy down the block and being wholesome looking. His father was a linotype operator. Rumors circulated that a bounty was put on him due to his skill. Hall did well in the physical aptitude test at Army, to the point that Homer Smith thought it was exaggerated. Hall had concerns about joining Army, and was told he would not make it there.

Hall made his debut for Army on November 2, 1974, in a loss against Vanderbilt. He scored the team's only offensive touchdown of the game and was cited as a possible quarterback for Army going forward. He helped Army defeat Air Force, 17–16 in his second game, where he faced an unusual six-man pass defense. These passes also helped contribute to his school record for 3,558 passing yards. He was said to be a candidate for the All-American team and the Heisman Trophy for the 1977–78 season.

He was later scouted for professional play. Gil Brandt, the director of player development for the Dallas Cowboys marked him as above average in all quarterback categories. Tom Braatz, head scout of the Atlanta Falcons noted him as one of the top five senior quarterbacks in college football. He was signed by the United States Football League's Arizona Wranglers in February 1983, but was released before the 1983 season started. He was afterwards signed by the New Jersey Generals, but was soon after waived.

He was named to the Army Sports Hall of Fame on September 17, 2021.

Personal life Hall's son, Taylor Hall, is a tight end's coach at Thiel College.

Honors Army Black Knights football All time passing leader in a single game, season and career Hall of Fame member 1978 East-West Shrine Bowl Selected 1978 Hula Bowl Selected