Alexis Hobson

Alexis Corydon Hobson (February 25, 1880 – October 20, 1960) was an American college football player.

Early life Alexis Corydon Hobson was born to Edwin Lafayette Hobson. His father was a colonel in the Confederate States Army.

University of Virginia Hobson was a prominent end for the Virginia Cavaliers of the University of Virginia.

1900 Hobson was selected All-Southern in 1900. Virginia claims a Southern championship that year. 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.

Career Hobson worked for Chesapeake and Ohio Railway.

Personal life Hobson married Gertrude Skelton. They had a daughter, Mrs. Alexander Hamilton Bryan. His wife predeceased him. He died on October 20, 1960, in Richmond. He was buried in Hollywood Cemetery.