Bill Hoffman (American football)
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| Position: | Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 31, 1902 Raubsville, Pennsylvania |
| Died: | June 6, 1994 (aged 92) Allentown, Pennsylvania |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 227 lb (103 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Lehigh |
| Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Jacob William Hoffman (March 31, 1902 – June 6, 1994) was an American football guard who played three seasons with the Frankford Yellow Jackets of the National Football League. He played college football at Lehigh University and attended Easton Area High School in Easton, Pennsylvania.[1] He was also a member of the Pottsville Maroons.
College career
Hoffman played college football for the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. New York writers named him to the All-Lehigh team in 1924.[2]
Professional career
Frankford Yellow Jackets
Hoffman signed with the Frankford Yellow Jackets in 1924 and played for the team from 1924 to 1926, winning the NFL championship in 1926.[3][4]
Pottsville Maroons
Hoffman was a member of the Pottsville Maroons during the 1927 season.[5]
References
- ^ "Bill Hoffman". pro-football-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
- ^ Aubrey, Coult (January 18, 1987). "Bill Hoffman: A Walking Memory Bank When It Comes To Football A Walking Memory Bank When It Comes To Football". The Morning Call. Archived from the original on May 19, 2015. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
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- ^ "J. William Hoffman, 92, Ex-pro Football Player With Pre-eagles Team". The Morning Call. June 6, 1994. Archived from the original on May 19, 2015. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
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