George Hartong

George Howard Hartong (July 18, 1896 – August 1973) was an American football player. A native of Joliet, Illinois, he played college football at the University of Chicago and professional football as a guard, tackle, and center for the Hammond Pros, Racine Legion, and Chicago Cardinals in the National Football League (NFL). He appeared in 21 NFL games, 18 as a starter, from 1921 to 1924.^[1]

George Hartong

Personal information
Born:	(1896-07-18)July 18, 1896 Joliet, Illinois
Died:	August 1, 1973(1973-08-01) (aged 77) Hinsdale, Illinois
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
Position:	Guard, tackle, center
High school:	Joliet Township (IL)
College:	Chicago
Career history
Hammond Pros (1921) Racine Legion (1923) Chicago Cardinals (1924)
Career NFL statistics
Games: 21 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Hartong was described as a "fast, brainy, and experienced lineman".^[2]