Andy Hastings
American football player (1893-1934)
Charles Elliott "Andy" Hastings (January 24, 1893 – May 23, 1934), also known as "Sandy Hastings" in professional football records, was an American football player. He was an All-American halfback for the Pittsburgh Panthers and remains one of Pittsburgh's all-time leading scorers with 255 points.
Biography
A native of Brookville, Pennsylvania, Hastings began his football career at The Kiski School in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania. He next enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh where he played at the halfback position from 1914 to 1916 and in 1919. Hastings was selected as a second-team All-American in 1915 and a first-team All-American in 1916. He played for coach Glenn Scobey "Pop" Warner and was a member of Pitt's 1916 national championship team that outscored opponents 255–25 while compiling a perfect 8–0 record. Walter Camp called the 1916 team the greatest team of its time. Hastings scored 255 points for Pitt and still ranks third on Pitt's all-time scoring list. He led Pitt in rushing in 1914 and 1915, and also led the team in passing and interceptions in 1916. Hastings finished with 1,527 career rushing yards.
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