Jack Hovater
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PositionsHalfback, quarterback, tackle
BornAugust 31, 1897
Russellville, Alabama, U.S.
Russellville, Alabama, U.S.
DiedApril 9, 1965 (aged 67)
Dothan, Alabama, U.S.
Dothan, Alabama, U.S.
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
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| Positions | Halfback, quarterback, tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 31, 1897 Russellville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | April 9, 1965 (aged 67) Dothan, Alabama, U.S. |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Alabama (1916–1917; 1919–1922) |
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Jack Hovater (August 31, 1897 – April 9, 1965) was an American 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. He and Ike Boone were ends on the 1919 team.[5]
Hovater later coach football and taught at Dothan High School in Dothan, Alabama. He died on April 9, 1965, at his home in Dothan.[6]
