Buddy Hackman

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Buddy Hackman
Buddy Hackman (1930).jpg
Biographical details
Born (1906-02-06)February 6, 1906
Nashville, Tennessee
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Roanoke, Virginia
Alma mater University of Tennessee
Playing career
1928–30 Tennessee
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1933
1936–1970
Lakeland High School
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 c. 1933

Hackman was a running back for the Tennessee Volunteers of the University of Tennessee from 1928 to 1930. He was part of Robert Neyland's first great backfield along with future All-Americans Gene McEver and Bobby Dodd.[1] Hackman and McEver were sometimes called "Hack and Mack."[2] McEver missed the entire 1930 season with torn ligaments in his knee. Hackman filled his role and made the All-Southern team.[1][3] He was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 1974.[1] Hackman wore number 15.

Coaching years

He coached the Roanoke College Maroons in basketball and baseball starting in 1936 and continuing to do so for nearly 35 years.[4][5]

References

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