# Perry Hartnett

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**Perry Edmond Hartnett** (born April 28, 1960) is an American former professional [football](/source/American_football) [guard](/source/Guard_(gridiron_football)). He played [college football](/source/College_football) for the [SMU Mustangs](/source/SMU_Mustangs_football) and later had stints in the [National Football League](/source/National_Football_League) (NFL) and [United States Football League](/source/United_States_Football_League) (USFL). He was a member of the [Chicago Bears](/source/Chicago_Bears), [Buffalo Bills](/source/Buffalo_Bills) and [Green Bay Packers](/source/Green_Bay_Packers) in the NFL, while being with the [Chicago Blitz](/source/Chicago_Blitz) and [Baltimore Stars](/source/Philadelphia_/_Baltimore_Stars) in the USFL. Hartnett played 12 NFL games, five as a starter, in addition to 16 USFL games in his career.

## Early life

Hartnett was born on April 28, 1960, in [Galveston, Texas](/source/Galveston,_Texas).[1] He attended [Ball High School](/source/Ball_High_School) in Galveston; he was the ninth alumni of the school to play in the NFL.[2] He became a starter for the football team at [tackle](/source/Tackle_(gridiron_football_position)) as a [sophomore](/source/Sophomore).[3][4] He reportedly appeared to have little hope of continuing his football career as a [junior](/source/Junior_(education_year)), weighing only 218 pounds (99 kg), but increased in size to 265 pounds (120 kg) as a [senior](/source/Senior_(education)) and began receiving attention.[5] The magazine *[Dave Campbell's Texas Football](/source/Dave_Campbell's_Texas_Football)* named him the top [lineman](/source/Lineman_(gridiron_football)) in the state in an article previewing the 1977 season, Hartnett's senior year, and at the end of the season, he was selected [Adidas](/source/Adidas) [All-American](/source/All-American), All-District, and honorable mention All-American by National High School Athletic Coaches.[6][7] He committed to play [college football](/source/College_football) for the [SMU Mustangs](/source/SMU_Mustangs_football).[7]

## College career

Hartnett married his wife, Donna, the day before football practice began in his [freshman](/source/Freshman) year at [Southern Methodist University](/source/Southern_Methodist_University) (SMU).[5] He did not play his first year, 1978, and nearly quit as a [sophomore](/source/Sophomore) in 1979, but his wife convinced him to stay.[5] He started his first game on the offensive line mid-season that year and saw more starting action as a junior in 1980.[5] As a senior in 1981, he helped them finish with a 10–1 record and No. 6 ranking while being named first-team All-[Southwest Conference](/source/Southwest_Conference) (SWC).[8]

## Professional career

Hartnett was selected in the fifth round (116th overall) of the [1982 NFL draft](/source/1982_NFL_draft) by the [Chicago Bears](/source/Chicago_Bears).[9] He signed his [rookie](/source/Rookie) contract on June 16.[10] He made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the [Detroit Lions](/source/Detroit_Lions) and appeared in all nine games during the strike-shortened 1982 season, posting four starts while playing [guard](/source/Guard_(gridiron_football)).[11][12] He lost his starting job in the 1983 training camp and was released. He was then signed again, appeared in two games as a backup, and was released again.[13][14]

In November 1983, Hartnett signed with the [Chicago Blitz](/source/Chicago_Blitz) of the [United States Football League](/source/United_States_Football_League) (USFL) following his release by the Bears.[14] He played 16 of 18 games for the Blitz in the 1984 season as they went 5–13.[15] He joined the [Baltimore Stars](/source/Philadelphia_/_Baltimore_Stars) for the 1985 season but did not make the team.[16][17]

Following his USFL stints, Hartnett returned to the NFL by signing with the [Buffalo Bills](/source/Buffalo_Bills) in May 1985.[18] He was [waived](/source/Waivers_(NFL)) on July 31 that year.[19] He then joined the [Green Bay Packers](/source/Green_Bay_Packers), but was released on August 19.[20][21] Hartnett remained out of football afterwards until re-joining the Packers in October 1987, as a [replacement player](/source/Replacement_player) during the [National Football League Players Association strike](/source/1987_NFL_strike).[22] He played in their loss against the [Detroit Lions](/source/Detroit_Lions) and was injured in the game; he himself had been a replacement for the injured replacement player [John McGarry](/source/John_McGarry_(American_football)).[23] He was released at the end of the strike and never played professionally again.[18] Hartnett ended his career with 12 games played, five as a starter, in the NFL, in addition to his 16 USFL games.[13]

## References

1. ["Perry Hartnett Stats"](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HartPe20.htm). *[Pro-Football-Reference.com](/source/Pro-Football-Reference.com)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160303201238/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HartPe20.htm) March 3, 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 28, 2018.

1. ["Ball (Galveston, TX) Alumni Pro Stats"](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/high_schools.cgi?id=93b848f2). *[Pro-Football-Reference.com](/source/Pro-Football-Reference.com)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230207121713/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/high_schools.cgi?id=93b848f2) February 7, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 14, 2023.

1. ["Galveston Tors Spin To Top?"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-la-marque-times/133405360/). *[The La Marque Times](/source/The_La_Marque_Times)*. September 4, 1975. p. 27. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. Power, Irvin (May 25, 1976). ["No Monsters, Just Hitters In Tor Offensive Line"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-galveston-daily-news/133405499/). *[The Galveston Daily News](/source/The_Galveston_Daily_News)*. p. 27. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. Carley, Jim (September 24, 1981). ["Hartnett anchoring able SMU offensive line"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram/133405566/). *[Fort Worth Star-Telegram](/source/Fort_Worth_Star-Telegram)*. p. 43, [47](https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram/133405780/). – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. McKenna, David (July 20, 1977). ["Only Game In Town"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-galveston-daily-news/133405813/). *[The Galveston Daily News](/source/The_Galveston_Daily_News)*. p. 38. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. ["Hartnett, Weber, Little All-American Selections"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-galveston-daily-news/133405957/). *[The Galveston Daily News](/source/The_Galveston_Daily_News)*. March 21, 1978. p. 11. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. Freeman, Denne H. (December 1, 1981). ["Mustangs hog AP All-SWC team voting"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-paris-news/133407051/). *[The Paris News](/source/The_Paris_News)*. p. 8. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. ["1982 NFL Draft"](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1982nfldraft.html). *Pro Football Archives*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220907001727/https://www.profootballarchives.com/1982nfldraft.html) September 7, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 14, 2023.

1. ["Briefs"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram/133407178/). *[Fort Worth Star-Telegram](/source/Fort_Worth_Star-Telegram)*. June 17, 1982. p. 88. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. ["Perry Hartnett Career Game Log"](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HartPe20/gamelog/). *[Pro-Football-Reference.com](/source/Pro-Football-Reference.com)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20231014030603/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HartPe20/gamelog/) October 14, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 14, 2023.

1. ["1982 Chicago Bears (NFL)"](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1982nflchib.html). *Pro Football Archives*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230401132309/https://www.profootballarchives.com/1982nflchib.html) April 1, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 14, 2023.

1. ["Perry Hartnett Stats"](https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerh/hart04400.html). *Pro Football Archives*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220401072936/https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerh/hart04400.html) April 1, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 14, 2023.

1. Jauss, Bill (November 23, 1983). ["Two ex-Bears join the Blitz move to youth"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune/133407419/). *[Chicago Tribune](/source/Chicago_Tribune)*. p. 49. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. ["1984 Chicago Blitz (USFL)"](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1984usflchi.html). *Pro Football Archives*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230422100153/https://www.profootballarchives.com/1984usflchi.html) April 22, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 14, 2023.

1. ["USFL Draft"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-monitor/133407665/). *[The Monitor](/source/The_Monitor_(Texas))*. [United Press International](/source/United_Press_International). December 8, 1984. p. 22. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. ["Transactions"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-news/133407757/). *[The Charlotte Observer](/source/The_Charlotte_Observer)*. February 10, 1985. p. 32. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. ["Perry Hartnett NFL Transactions"](https://www.profootballarchives.com/transactionsh/hart04400.html). *Pro Football Archives*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20231018211018/https://www.profootballarchives.com/transactionsh/hart04400.html) October 18, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 14, 2023.

1. ["Buffalo waived Hartnett"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/austin-american-statesman/133407866/). *[Austin American-Statesman](/source/Austin_American-Statesman)*. August 1, 1985. p. 86. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. ["Notebook"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/133408043/). *[Green Bay Press-Gazette](/source/Green_Bay_Press-Gazette)*. August 3, 1985. p. 18. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. ["Transactions"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-la-crosse-tribune/133408099/). *[The La Crosse Tribune](/source/The_La_Crosse_Tribune)*. August 20, 1985. p. 25. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. McGinn, Bob (October 6, 1987). ["Risher eyes permanent Packers job"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/133408144/). *[Green Bay Press-Gazette](/source/Green_Bay_Press-Gazette)*. p. 6. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

1. ["Packers' Killer 'B's lose sting"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-times/133408260/). *[The Journal Times](/source/The_Journal_Times)*. October 12, 1987. p. 11. – via [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)

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