Introduction
Edward Charles Harmon (born December 16, 1946 in North Tonawanda, New York) is a former American football linebacker for the American Football League's Cincinnati Bengals. He played college football at the University of Louisville.
Early years
Harmon was born in North Tonawanda, a suburb of Buffalo, in Western New York. There he attended Bishop Gibbons High School. He moved on to play for the University of Louisville, where he was a backup fullback behind Wayne Patrick.
After being deemed "too valuable" to be a second stringer, he was moved to linebacker as a junior, making a name for himself as a hard hitter with great intensity. In 1966, he set a single-game school record with 16 tackles while playing against the University of Tulsa.
He was inducted into the University of Louisville Athletics Hall of Fame.
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Harmon was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round (71st overall) of the 1968 NFL Draft. The Cowboys were deep at linebacker and he couldn't make the team, so he spent his rookie season on the taxi squad. In 1969, the Cowboys tried him at defensive end and offensive tackle, but he still was waived before the start of the season. Instead of joining again the taxi squad, he decided to find a different team.
Cincinnati Bengals
In 1969, he signed as a free agent with the Cincinnati Bengals. He was voted the player of the game against the New York Jets. He was waived injured the following year.
Personal life
Harmon played rugby in Chicago and Louisville.