Hart, Ed
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"Hart, Ed"
Discover the inspiring story of Ed Hart, the Princeton tackle who overcame a severe injury to achieve All-American status before serving his country with distinction.
Read on to learn more about this early gridiron Tigers legend from our collection of info on him.
- DOB: May 26
- EVENTDAY: May 26
- FOOTBALL NAME: Ed Hart, Hart Ed
- FOOTBALL TEAM: Princeton Tigers
- NCAAF JERSEY: Number B4
- SPORTS: College Football Hall of Fame
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"The Unbreakable Tiger: Ed Hart's Grit and Glory"
Born on May 26, 1887, in Exeter, New Hampshire, Edward "Ed" Hart displayed remarkable resilience and talent during his football career at Princeton University from 1908 to 1911. His journey was uniquely challenging from the outset. In his final high school game, a collision with the goalpost resulted in a serious neck injury, forcing him to wear a steel and leather neck brace for his initial seasons with the Tigers. This adversity, however, did not deter Hart. His determination and skill shone through, culminating in consensus All-America honors in 1911, the year he finally shed the restrictive brace. Renowned sportswriter Grantland Rice lauded him as "one of the greatest tackles of all time," a testament to his exceptional ability despite the early setback.