About Alf Cobb
Lived 1892 – 1974 (aged 82). Alf Cobb was an American american football player.
Alfred Russell Cobb (June 7, 1892 – September 12, 1974) was an American professional football player in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Syracuse Orange.
Career Cobb attended Syracuse University, where he played for the Orange. In 1917, he was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American at the tackle position, having received first-team honors from International News Service (INS), News Enterprise Association (NEA), and Collier's Weekly (as selected by Walter Camp).
Cobb played in the early days of the NFL, when it was still known as the American Professional Football Association (APFA), including for the Akron Pros and the Cleveland Bulldogs. As a member of the 1920 Akron Pros, Cobb was a member of the first NFL Championship team.
Over three APFA/NFL seasons, Cobb played in 21 games as a lineman, starting 16 of them.
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Who was Alf Cobb?
American football player (1892-1974)
When was Alf Cobb born?
Alf Cobb was born on 7 June 1892 in Athol.
When did Alf Cobb die?
Alf Cobb died on 12 September 1974 in West Hartford.
What was Alf Cobb's occupation?
Alf Cobb was an american football player.
What nationality was Alf Cobb?
Alf Cobb was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alf Cobb. https://biography.guide/alf-cobb/
MLA: "Alf Cobb." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alf-cobb/.
Chicago: "Alf Cobb." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alf-cobb/.
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