Indiana University Athletics
Former IU All-American James Hardy Passes Away
6/8/2017 3:54:00 PM | Football, Men's Basketball
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana – Indiana University Athletics is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of James Hardy. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones during this difficult time.
The top wide receiver in Indiana football history, Hardy became IU's first All-America receiver in 20 years when he picked up second team honors from the Walter Camp Foundation and third team laurels from the Associated Press in 2007. A Biletnikoff Award semifinalist, Hardy set a program record with 16 touchdowns that season and finished his career with an IU record 36 TD receptions.
Hardy is the school's all-time leader in catches (191), yardage (2,740) and scores. He was drafted in the second round (41st pick) of the 2008 NFL Draft the by the Buffalo Bills.
Hardy also played one season for the IU men's basketball team in 2004-05. He appeared in 23 games and started three times. Hardy averaged 1.7 points and 1.8 rebounds and had a career-high seven points on two occasions - against Purdue and Vanderbilt.
The top wide receiver in Indiana football history, Hardy became IU's first All-America receiver in 20 years when he picked up second team honors from the Walter Camp Foundation and third team laurels from the Associated Press in 2007. A Biletnikoff Award semifinalist, Hardy set a program record with 16 touchdowns that season and finished his career with an IU record 36 TD receptions.
Hardy is the school's all-time leader in catches (191), yardage (2,740) and scores. He was drafted in the second round (41st pick) of the 2008 NFL Draft the by the Buffalo Bills.
Hardy also played one season for the IU men's basketball team in 2004-05. He appeared in 23 games and started three times. Hardy averaged 1.7 points and 1.8 rebounds and had a career-high seven points on two occasions - against Purdue and Vanderbilt.
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