Freed-Hardeman University

As a student at Freed-Hardeman College in 1952-54, Joe Hardin was a three-sport athlete. He played intercollegiate baseball, basketball, and tennis. He has carried that love of sports throughout his life.

Hardin completed his undergraduate work at David Lipscomb College and in 1966, returned to Freed-Hardeman to work in the Business Office. Since that time he has been an ardent supporter of the FHU athletic program. He has traveled with the team and for more than 20 years kept the time clock at home basketball games. In addition, he has served as a member of the Sports Hall of Fame committee since its inception, providing valuable insight into teams of years gone by.

Now retired from the university, Joe and his wife Beverly continue to be fans of the Lions. The have four children: Jill Irwin, and Jeff, Joe and Jon Hardin, and eight grandchildren.

For his years of dedication and enthusiasm for intercollegiate athletics at Freed-Hardeman, Joe Hardin is inducted into the FHU Sports Hall of Fame as the first member recognized for outstanding service.