Bill Hoffman (American football)
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| Position: | Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | August 6, 1901 Raubsville, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died: | June 6, 1994 (aged 93) Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 227 lb (103 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Easton (Easton, Pennsylvania) |
| College: | Lehigh |
| Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Jacob William Hoffman (August 6, 1901 – June 6, 1994) was an American professional football guard who played three seasons with the Frankford Yellow Jackets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Lehigh University. He was also a member of the Pottsville Maroons.
Early life
Jacob William Hoffman was born on August 6, 1901, in Raubsville, Pennsylvania.[1][2] He attended Easton Area High School in Easton, Pennsylvania.[1]
College career
Hoffman played college football for the Lehigh Mountain Hawks of Lehigh University. New York writers named him to the All-Lehigh team in 1924.[3]
Professional career
Hoffman signed with the Frankford Yellow Jackets of the NFL in 1924. He played in one game for the Yellow Jackets during the 1924 season.[1] He played in 19 games, starting 17, for Frankford in 1925.[1] Hoffman started 16 games in 1926, helping them win the NFL championship by finishing in first place in the league with a 14–1–2.[1][4][5]
Hoffman was a member of the NFL's Pottsville Maroons during the 1927 season.[6]
Personal life
Hoffman died on June 6, 1994, in Allentown, Pennsylvania.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Bill Hoffman". pro-football-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
- ^ a b "Funeral Notices". The Morning Call. June 6, 1994. pp. C7. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ^ Aubrey, Coult (January 18, 1987). "Bill Hoffman: A Walking Memory Bank When It Comes To Football A Walking Memory Bank When It Comes To Football". The Morning Call. Archived from the original on May 19, 2015. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
- ^ "J. William Hoffman, 92, Ex-pro Football Player With Pre-eagles Team". The Morning Call. June 6, 1994. Archived from the original on May 19, 2015. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
- ^ "1926 Frankford Yellow Jackets (NFL)". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ^ "Bill Hoffman". nfl.com. Retrieved May 18, 2015.