George Howard Hartong (July 18, 1896 â August 1973) was an American football player. A native of Joliet, Illinois, he played college football at the University of Chicago and professional football as a guard, tackle, and center for the Hammond Pros, Racine Legion, and Chicago Cardinals in the National Football League (NFL). He appeared in 21 NFL games, 18 as a starter, from 1921 to 1924.
Hartong was described as a "fast, brainy, and experienced lineman".