Harold Weekes
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Date of birth: | April 2, 1880 |
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Place of birth: | Oyster Bay, New York |
Date of death: | July 6, 1950 |
Place of death: | New York, New York |
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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]
References
- ↑ COLUMBIA FACULTY ACTIVE.; Five More Men Besides Harold Weekes Prevented from Playing Football on Local Eleven. The New York Times. September 29, 1901.
- ↑ Harold "Harry" Weekes. Collegefootball.org.
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