Education
Hardee finished in the Top 10 nationally in 1975, with seven interceptions.
Hardee finished in the Top 10 nationally in 1975, with seven interceptions.
College He played college football for Virginia Technical from 1972 to 1975. Hardee started his collegiate career as a wide receiver, transitioning to defensive back in 1974. This, along with his work as a kickoff returner, earned him Honorable Mention as an Associated Press All American and a spot on the National Independent All-Star Football squad.
Hardee was elected into the Virginia Technical Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005.
Professional Following graduation from Virginia Technical, Hardee went on to play in the National Football League, the Canadian Football League and the United States Football League. Hardee retired from professional football in 1985.
He worked in the administration department at Lake Region High School in Eagle Lake, Florida. Hardee died from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident near Phoenix, Arizona. He was in a coma for two days and died shortly thereafter July 4, 2011.