Harold William Hanson (November 18, 1895 – October 10, 1973) was a professional football player and head coach in the National Football League (NFL). In 1921 Hanson was a player for the Rock Island Independents. In 1923 he played for the Minneapolis Marines. By 1932 he served as the head coach of the Staten Island Stapletons. Hal also played at the collegiate level while attending the University of South Dakota.