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Birth Date December 13, 1917
Birthplace Star City, West Virginia, United States
Date Of Death April 13, 2005
Place Of Death Bakersfield, California, United States
Education University of Southern California
Height/Weight 6 ft 1 inch, 208 lb (1.85 m, 94 kg)
Position back
Draft Drafted by the Washington Redskins in the ninth round (78th overall) of the 1940 NFL draft.
Games Played 54
Rushing Attempts 111
Touchdowns 10
Yards Gained By Passing 398
Yards Per Attempt 3.6

Top Questions

How tall was Bob Hoffman?
Bob Hoffman was 6 ft 1 inch, 208 lb (1.85 m, 94 kg).
When was Bob Hoffman born?
Bob Hoffman was born on December 13, 1917, in Star City, West Virginia, United States.
What college did Bob Hoffman attend?
Bob Hoffman attended the University of Southern California.
What position did Bob Hoffman play?
Bob Hoffman played back.