New Orleans Saints cornerback Justin Hardee grew up on the east side of Cleveland. Here are photos of his family, Glenville High School, memorabilia from Hardee's career, and the city.
Photos by Ken Blaze
Arthur Hardee and Felicia Jordan look at a photo book from Justin Hardee's college days.
Arthur Hardee is reflected in a photo of his son Justin Hardee.
Arthur Hardee holds memorabilia of his son's days at Ginn Academy.
Wanda Shoulders and Felicia Jordan show off medals from the track career of Justin Hardee.
The family of Justin Hardee and assorted memorabilia from his college and pro days.
The family of Justin Hardee and assorted memorabilia from his college and pro days.
From left; Justin's cousins, Angel Barker, Derrick Montgomery, Steve Cook Jr., Sontee Reid, Steffani Cook, Devante Reid
Wanda Shoulders and Felicia Jordan look at trophies and medals from the career of Justin Hardee.
Trophies and accolades from the high school career of Justin Hardee.
The family of Justin Hardee and assorted memorabilia from his college and pro days.
From left; cousin Steve Cook, aunt Wanda Shoulders, dad Arthur Hardee, sister Ebony Drummer and aunt Felicia Jordan.
Justin Hardee's Illinois helmet.
The family of Justin Hardee and assorted memorabilia from his college and pro days.
From left; aunt Wanda Shoulders, dad Arthur Hardee, sister Ebony Drummer.
Arthur Hardee and Felicia Jordan look at a photo book from Justin Hardee's college days.
Cleveland's Glenville High School, the school where Justin Hardee played football.
Cleveland's Ginn Academy. Justin Hardee attended classes at Ginn Academy while playing football from Glenville.
Cleveland's Glenville High School, the school where Justin Hardee played football. Photo by Ken Blaze
Robert Bump Taylor Stadium, the home of the Glenville Tarblooders football team, the school where Justin Hardee played football.
Robert Bump Taylor Stadium, the home of the Glenville Tarblooders football team, the school where Justin Hardee played football.
Robert Bump Taylor Stadium, the home of the Glenville Tarblooders football team, the school where Justin Hardee played football.
Downtown Cleveland shot from the west side of town.
Downtown Cleveland shot from the east side of town.
Downtown Cleveland shot from the west side of town.
Downtown Cleveland shot from the west side of town.
Downtown Cleveland shot from the west side of town.
A signed Hardee Saints jersey.
Photo by Ken Blaze
Throughout the playoffs NewOrleansSaints.com will be showcasing the hometowns of players to give fans a look at the communities and the people that influenced them. The eighth part of our series of photos essays is a look at where defensive back Justin Hardee grew up in Cleveland, Ohio.
The photo essay was shot by Ken Blaze, a professional photojournalist in Northeast Ohio since 1995. He has covered numerous regional and national events such as; two World Series, four NBA Finals, presidents, the Castro kidnappings, the 0-16 Browns, NCAA Championships, and everything in the Cleveland art and music scene. He lives with his two children, Luca and Rio, in a suburb just west of Cleveland.
