Alexis Hobson
| File:Achobson.png Hobson c. 1900 | |
| Profile | |
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| Position | End |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 25, 1880 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | October 20, 1960 (aged 80) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Weight | 150 lb (68 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Virginia (1900–1901) |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Coaching profile at Pro Football ReferenceLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | |
| Stats at Pro Football ReferenceLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | |
Alexis Corydon Hobson (February 25, 1880 – October 20, 1960) was an American college football player.
Early life
[edit | edit source]Alexis Corydon Hobson was born to Edwin Lafayette Hobson. His father was a colonel in the Confederate States Army.[1]
University of Virginia
[edit | edit source]Hobson was a prominent end for the Virginia Cavaliers of the University of Virginia.[2]
1900
[edit | edit source]Hobson was selected All-Southern in 1900.[3] Virginia claims a Southern championship that year.[4] The team gave Sewanee its first loss in three years by a score of 17 to 5, Hobson once saving a touchdown by tackling College Football Hall of Fame running back Henry Seibels.[5]
Career
[edit | edit source]Hobson worked for Chesapeake and Ohio Railway.[1]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Hobson married Gertrude Skelton. They had a daughter, Mrs. Alexander Hamilton Bryan. His wife predeceased him.[1] He died on October 20, 1960, in Richmond. He was buried in Hollywood Cemetery.[1]
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Alexis Hobson at Find a GraveLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
