Jack Hovater

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Jack Hovater
Alabama Crimson Tide
PositionHalfback, Tackle
Personal information
Born:Russellville, Alabama
Career history
CollegeAlabama (1916–1917; 1919–1922)
Career highlights and awards

Jack Hovater was a college football player and high school football coach.[1][2] He was also once president of the Alabama State League.[3] Hovater was a prominent running back and tackle for the Alabama Crimson Tide; twice selected All-Southern[4] and captain of the 1917 team. He played with two other Hovater brothers on the 1916 team.

References

  1. ^ "Jack Hovater".
  2. ^ "Dothan Tigers".
  3. ^ "Postponement of Play-Off Games Brings Reprimand". Times Daily. October 8, 1947.
  4. ^ "Teams Selected By Various Scribes". Atlanta Constitution. December 3, 1922. p. 5. Retrieved March 7, 2015 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon