Hoss Hodgson

Hoss Hodgson
Virginia Tech Hokies
Position Guard
Career history
College
Personal information
Date of birth (1886-03-05)March 5, 1886
Place of birth Washington, D. C.
Date of death December 22, 1967(1967-12-22) (aged 81)
Place of death Poplarville, Mississippi
Career highlights and awards

Emory Riddling "Hoss" Hodgson (March 5, 1886 December 22, 1967) was an American football player and coach. He was a prominent guard and punter[1] for the VPI Gobblers. Hodgson scored in the near upset of Princeton in 1909.[2][3]

References

  1. "Hahn, Former Army Back, Joins Tech Coaching Staff". The Washington Times. September 20, 1921. p. 14. Retrieved December 19, 2015 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Football". The Cincinnati Enquirer. October 14, 1909. p. 9. Retrieved December 19, 2015 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "V. P. I. Football Team Gives Princeton A Scare". Newport News. October 14, 1909.
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