Jacob William Hoffman (August 6, 1901 – June 6, 1994) was an American professional

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who played three seasons with the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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. He was also a member of the

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Early life

Jacob William Hoffman was born on August 6, 1901, in Raubsville, Pennsylvania. He attended

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College career

Hoffman played

for the

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. New York writers named him to the All-Lehigh team in 1924.

Professional career

Hoffman signed with the

of the NFL in 1924. He played in one game for the Yellow Jackets during the 1924 season. He played in 19 games, starting 17, for Frankford in 1925. Hoffman started 16 games in 1926, helping them win the

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by finishing in first place in the league with a 14–1–2. Hoffman was a member of the NFL's

during the 1927 season.

Personal life

Hoffman died on June 6, 1994, in

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References

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