Elton Hobson

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Elton Hobson
Born:(1924-11-10)November 10, 1924
Died:August 15, 2020(2020-08-15) (aged 95)
Career information
Position(s) E/HB/QB
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career history
As player
1945 1949 Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Elton Hart Hobson (November 10, 1924 - August 15, 2020) [1] was a Canadian football player who played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Elton Hart HOBSON" . Retrieved December 13, 2020.
  2. "Elton Hobson football statistics on StatsCrew.com".
  3. "1949 Winnipeg Blue Bombers (WIFU) - Pro Football Archives".