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Hoss Hodgson

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Hoss Hodgson
Virginia Tech Hokies
PositionGuard
Personal information
Born:(1886-03-05)March 5, 1886
Washington, DC, US
Died:December 22, 1967(1967-12-22) (aged 81)
Poplarville, Mississippi, US
Career history
College
Career highlights and awards

Emory Riddling "Hoss" Hodgson (March 5, 1886 – December 22, 1967) was an American football player and coach. He was a prominent guard and punter[1] for the VPI Gobblers. Hodgson scored in the near upset of Princeton in 1909.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Hahn, Former Army Back, Joins Tech Coaching Staff". The Washington Times. September 20, 1921. p. 14. Retrieved December 19, 2015 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. ^ "Football". The Cincinnati Enquirer. October 14, 1909. p. 9. Retrieved December 19, 2015 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. ^ "V. P. I. Football Team Gives Princeton A Scare". Newport News. October 14, 1909.