Craig Hanneman

Craig Hanneman
Date of birth: July 1, 1949
Place of birth: Salem, Oregon
Career information
Position(s): Defensive end
Defensive tackle
College: Oregon State
NFL Draft: 1971 / Round: 6 / Pick 138
Organizations
As player:
1972–1973
1974–1975
Pittsburgh Steelers
New England Patriots
Career highlights and awards
Honors: 1970 All-American
Career stats
Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Craig Lewis Hanneman (born July 1, 1949 in Salem, Oregon) is a former American football player who played in the National Football League from 1972 to 1975. He played in college for Oregon State University and played for two NFL teams in 52 games over 4 seasons.

Following his NFL career, Hanneman returned to Oregon where he worked as the Government Affairs Manager for Willamette Industries and later as the President of the Oregon Forest Industries Council. Hanneman also served as a Polk County Commissioner. [1]

In 2012, Hanneman climbed Mount Everest. He is believed to be the first former NFL, NBA or major league athlete to reach the summit of the world's tallest mountain.[2]

References

  1. Walden, Greg. "A Tribute to Craig Hanneman". Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 156 (Sunday, September 28, 2008). Retrieved 2012-06-08.
  2. Eggers, Kerry (2012-06-07). "'Giant Killer' Finds Natural High". The Portland Tribune (Portland, Oregon). Retrieved 2012-06-08.