Jim Hardy

Jim Hardy
Hardy circa 1946
No. 21, 22, 1
PositionQuarterback
Personal information
Born(1923-04-24)April 24, 1923
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedAugust 16, 2019(2019-08-16) (aged 96)
La Quinta, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
CollegeUSC
NFL draft1945: 1st round, 8th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
NFL record
  • Most interceptions thrown in an NFL game: 8 (1950)
Career NFL statistics
Passing attempts912
Passing completions423
Completion percentage46.4%
TDINT54–73
Passing yards5,690
Passer rating53.1
Rushing yards72
Rushing touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Francis Hardy (April 24, 1923 – August 16, 2019) was an American professional football quarterback who played seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played College Football at USC and was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the first round of the 1945 NFL draft.