Buddy Hackman
Buddy Hackman | |
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Hackman c. 1930 | |
Biographical details | |
Born |
Nashville, Tennessee | February 6, 1906
Died |
June 25, 1987 81) Roanoke, Virginia | (aged
Alma mater | University of Tennessee |
Playing career | |
1928-30 | Tennessee |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1936-1970 | Roanoke |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Awards
All-Southern (1929, 1930) Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame |
Joseph Sandy "Buddy" Hackman (February 6, 1906 – June 25, 1987) was a college football player and college basketball and baseball coach.
Playing years
Hackman was a running back for the Tennessee Volunteers of the University of Tennessee. He was part of Robert Neyland's first great backfield along with future All-Americans Gene McEver and Bobby Dodd.[1] McEver missed the entire 1930 season with torn ligaments in his knee. Hackman filled his role and made the All-Southern team.[1][2] He was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 1974.[1]
Coaching years
He coached the Roanoke College Maroons in basketball and baseball starting in 1936 and continuing to do so for nearly 35 years.[3][4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Hackman, Joseph Sandy "Buddy"".
- ↑ "All-Southern". San Antonio Express. December 4, 1930.
- ↑ "100 Years of Roanoke College Hoops".
- ↑ "Hall of Fame".
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