[1] Hardy was a two year starter at end for the San Jose State Spartans.
[4] Hardy went unselected in the 1955 NFL draft and despite several tryouts was not signed by any team initially.
He was signed by the newly-formed Oakland Raiders and was named a starter going into the team's inaugural season.
[5] He finished the year as Oakland's second leading receiver with 24 receptions for 424 yards and three touchdowns.
[7] Hardy caught 54 passes for 840 yards and seven touchdowns in 33 games in his professional career.