Buddy Hackman

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Joseph Sandy "Buddy" Hackman (February 6, 1906 – June 25, 1987) was an American football player and coach of football and basketball.

Playing years

Hackman was a halfback 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. Hackman stood 5'11" and weighed 175 pounds. Hackman and McEver were sometimes called "Hack and Mack." McEver missed the entire 1930 season with torn ligaments in his knee. Hackman filled his role and made the All-Southern team. He was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 1974. 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.

Head coaching record

College football

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