Leonard C. Hanson

Not to be confused with Swede Hanson (wrestler).

Leonard Christopher "Swede" Hanson (March 29, 1900 – October 1969)^[1] was a college football player and wrestler and later coach at Cornell University. He was inducted into the Cornell Athletics Hall of Fame in 1980.^[2]

Leonard Hanson

Hanson c. 1921
Biographical details
Born	(1900-03-29)March 29, 1900 Veblen, South Dakota, U.S.
Died	October 1969 (aged 69)
Playing career
1921–1922	Cornell
Position(s)	Tackle/Kicker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1924	Cornell (assistant)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
2× National (1921, 1922)
Awards
All-American (1921, 1922)

Playing career

Football

Hanson was a prominent tackle for the Cornell Big Red football team.^[3] He also kicked.^[2]

1921

Main article: 1921 Cornell Big Red football team

Norman E. Brown of the Central Press selected Hanson for All-American.^[4]

Coaching career

He assisted Gil Dobie at his alma mater.^[5]