Harold Weekes

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Harold Weekes
Date of birth: April 2, 1880
Place of birth: Oyster Bay, New York
Date of death: July 6, 1950
Place of death: New York, New York
Career information
Position(s): Halfback
College: Columbia University
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Harold Weekes (April 2, 1880 July 6, 1950) was an American football player. He was a halfback at Columbia University from 1899-1902.[1] He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1954, four years after his death.

Weekes was known for his participation of "one of the most dangerous of all football plays—the 'flying hurdle.'" The "hurdler" would stand atop the shoulders of his teammates. He (often Weekes for Columbia) would then be propelled over top the heads of the defenders. Weekes was known for his ability to keep his feet post-hurdle, sprinting past the surprised defense.[2]

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