Place of birth: Athens, Ohio Role American football player College: Ohio State Died September 1, 1999 | Games played: 31 Education Ohio State University Name Hubert Bobo Positions Linebacker | |
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Date of birth: (1934-07-02)July 2, 1934 Date of death: September 1, 1999(1999-09-01) (aged 65) NFL draft: 1957 / Round: 13 / Pick: 146
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Hubert Bobo: Football Linebacker
Hubert Lee Bobo (July 2, 1934 – September 1, 1999) was an American football linebacker. He played college football at Ohio State, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Los Angeles Chargers in 1960 and for the New York Titans from 1961–1962. Hubert also played professionally in the Canadian Football League during the 1958 season as a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Prior to his professional career Bobo was a dominating force in high school football as a running back, linebacker, and kicker. Bobo still to this day holds several state of Ohio and national records for his efforts at the high school level. After his high school career ended, Bobo attended The Ohio State University sharing a backfield with Bobby Watkins and Howard "Hopalong" Cassady helping lead the Buckeyes to an undefeated season and the 1954 National Championship.
