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Bill Hobbs

1946 – 2004

American football player

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Lived 1946 – 2004 (aged 57). Bill Hobbs was an American american football player.

William Glenn Hobbs (September 18, 1946 – August 21, 2004) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints and two seasons in the World Football League (WFL) for the Florida Blazers and San Antonio Wings. He was selected by the Eagles in the eighth round of the 1969 NFL draft. He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies.

College career Hobbs played college football at Texas A&M University, where he was named two-time All-American linebacker (1967 and 1968), 1967 Southwest Conference Player of the Year, the 1968 Cotton Bowl Classic MVP, and National Defensive Player of the Year.

Professional career Hobbs was selected in the eighth round of the 1969 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles, where he played for three seasons. He played for the New Orleans Saints for the 1972 season. After his NFL career, Hobbs played for the Florida Blazers and San Antonio Wings of the short-lived World Football League.

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Texas A&M University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bill Hobbs?

American football player (1946–2004)

When was Bill Hobbs born?

Bill Hobbs was born on 18 September 1946 in Mount Pleasant.

When did Bill Hobbs die?

Bill Hobbs died on 21 August 2004.

What was Bill Hobbs's occupation?

Bill Hobbs was an american football player.

What nationality was Bill Hobbs?

Bill Hobbs was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bill Hobbs

· Wikidata: Q4909443

· DBpedia: Bill Hobbs (American football)

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