Billy Hardee, American football player (Denver Broncos, Ottawa Rough Riders), died from a motorcycle accident he was , 56.

William Abraham "Billy" Hardee, Jr  was a former American football defensive back  accident he was , 56..

(born August 12, 1954 in Lakeland, Florida, died July 4, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona)

He played college football for Virginia Tech from 1972-1975. Hardee started his collegiate career as a wide receiver, transitioning to defensive back in 1974. Hardee finished in the Top 10 nationally in 1975, with seven interceptions. This, along with his work as a kickoff returner, earned him Honorable Mention as an AP All American and a spot on the National Independent All-Star Football squad.
Following graduation from Virginia Tech, Hardee went on to play in the National Football League, the Canadian Football League and the United States Football League. Hardee retired from professional football in 1985.
Hardee was elected to the Virginia Tech Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005.
He worked in the administration department at Lake Region High School in Eagle Lake, Florida. He and his wife Deborah have three children of which, their son (Billy III) went on to follow in his dad's footsteps and play for the Hokies from 1999-2001.

Death

Hardee died from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident near Phoenix, AZ. He was in a coma for two days and died shortly thereafter July 4, 2011.

 

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