Elijah Hampton Tanner (October 31, 1927 – December 6, 2004) was an American professional football tackle who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Texans.
Elijah Hampton Tanner was born on October 31, 1927, in Nicholls, Georgia.
[1] He attended Lanier High School in Macon, Georgia.
[1] Tanner was selected by the New York Giants in the 30th round, with the 384th overall pick, of the 1950 NFL draft.
[6] He appeared in ten games, all starts, for the Texans in 1952, recording one fumble recovery and one kick return for 19 yards.