Alexis Hobson
American football player (1880–1960)
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Alexis Corydon Hobson (February 25, 1880 – October 20, 1960) was an American college football player.
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Hobson c. 1900 | |
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | End |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 25, 1880 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | October 20, 1960 (aged 80) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Listed weight | 150 lb (68 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Virginia (1900–1901) |
| Awards and highlights | |
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Early life
Alexis Corydon Hobson was born to Edwin Lafayette Hobson. His father was a colonel in the Confederate States Army.[1]
University of Virginia
Hobson was a prominent end for the Virginia Cavaliers of the University of Virginia.[2]
1900
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
Hobson worked for Chesapeake and Ohio Railway.[1]
Personal life
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]
