Harold Hallman (December 10, 1962 – December 23, 2005) was a Canadian Football League (CFL) defensive tackle who played eight seasons in the CFL, mainly for the Toronto Argonauts. Hallman was a four-time All Star and won a Grey Cup with Toronto in 1991. He also won both the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie Award and the Jackie Parker Trophy in 1986. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL) in the 10th round of the 1986 NFL draft, after playing college football at Auburn University.[1] His selection by the 49ers was made following a recommendation to 49ers head coach Bill Walsh by actor Bradford Dillman. Hallman died in a Macon, Georgia hospital after surgical complications.
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| Date of birth | December 10, 1962 |
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| Place of birth | Macon, Georgia, U.S. |
| Date of death | December 23, 2005 (aged 43) |
| Place of death | Macon, Georgia, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | DT |
| US college | Auburn |
| NFL draft | 1986 / round: 10 / pick: 270 |
| Drafted by | San Francisco 49ers |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1986–1988 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 1988–1993 | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1986, 1989, 1990, 1991 |
| CFL East All-Star | 1989, 1990, 1991 |
| CFL West All-Star | 1986 |
| Awards | 1986 CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie Award 1986 Jackie Parker Trophy |
College career
editHallman played college football at Auburn University. He was a starting nose guard for three seasons.
References
edit- ^ "1986 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
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