Hardwick, "Tack" (Huntington R.)
Football
b. Oct. 15, 1892, Quincy, MA
d. June 26, 1949
Hardwick was probably the best player on Harvard's best teams, coached by Percy Haughton to 23 victories, 0 losses, and 2 ties from 1912 through 1914. Haughton called him "the most valuable player who ever played football at Harvard."
A halfback as a sophomore in 1912, the 6-foot, 174-pound Hardwick had a 60-yard touchdown run against Amherst. Hardwick was moved to end in 1913, but was often used as a runner on the end-around play. He also did most of the team's punting.
Hardwick captained the 1914 team. He began the season as an end but was moved into the backfield against Washington and Jefferson because of injuries and he scored all of Harvard's points in a 10-9 victory. He also scored the only touchdown and kicked the extra point in a 7-0 win over Michigan that season, caught two touchdown passes and kicked two conversions against Yale, and had a touchdown reception and two extra points against Princeton.
After being named to some All-American in 1913, Hardwick was a unanimous choice in 1914. He also starred in baseball, batting .357 for the 1915 Harvard team that beat the New York Giants in an exhibition.