Jack Hovater
| Alabama Crimson Tide | |
|---|---|
| Position | Halfback, quarterback, tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | August 31, 1897 Russellville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died: | April 9, 1965 (aged 67) Dothan, Alabama, U.S. |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | Alabama (1916–1917; 1919–1922) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jack Hovater (August 31, 1897 – April 9, 1965) was an American
tackle for the Alabama Crimson Tide; twice selected All-Southern[4] and captain of the 1917 team. He played with two other Hovater brothers on the 1916 team. He and Ike Boone were ends on the 1919 team.[5]
Hovater later coach football and taught at Dothan High School in Dothan, Alabama. He died on April 9, 1965, at his home in Dothan.[6]
References
- ^ "Jack Hovater".
- ^ "Dothan Tigers".
- ^ "Postponement of Play-Off Games Brings Reprimand". Times Daily. October 8, 1947.
- Newspapers.com.
- ^ Fuzzy Woodruff. A History of Southern Football. Vol. 2. p. 100.
- Newspapers.com.
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