Jack Hovater

Jack Hovater
Alabama Crimson Tide
Position Halfback, Tackle
Career history
College Alabama (19161917; 19191922)
Personal information
Place of birth Russellville, Alabama
Career highlights and awards

Jack Hovater was a college football player and high school football coach.[1][2] He was also once president of the Alabama State League.[3] Hovater was a prominent running back and 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.

References

  1. "Jack Hovater".
  2. "Dothan Tigers".
  3. "Postponement of Play-Off Games Brings Reprimand". Times Daily. October 8, 1947.
  4. "Teams Selected By Various Scribes". Atlanta Constitution. December 3, 1922. p. 5. Retrieved March 7, 2015 via Newspapers.com.


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