Brennan, Hardison inducted into N.C. Sports Hall of Fame

Posted May 18, 2007

Hardison, a Newton Grove native, was the first UNC defensive player who was not a two-way performer to earn first team All-America honors. In 1977 he led the Tar Heels to the number one scoring defense ranking (7.4 ppg), allowing just 10 TDs in 11 games. Hardison started every game during his three-year UNC career. He also played 10 seasons in the NFL. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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