Fabian Henry Hoffman (January 14, 1917 – April 19, 1980) was an

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who played for the

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. He was selected in the 13th round (112th overall) of the

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by the

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, but opted not to play professionally. Hoffman was born on January 14, 1917, in

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. He attended Central Catholic High School there, graduating in 1935, before going to

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. Hoffman played end on their freshman football team that year, before joining the varsity squad one year later. Hoffman was a member of their 1937 roster, which won the national championship. He reported late to the team in 1938 and lost his starting job as a result. Following the season, he was named by Paul Mickelson to the "All-America team of Unsung Heroes". He was selected in the 13th round (112th overall) of the

by the

, but opted not to pursue a professional career and instead got a coaching position with

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. He died in 1980, at the age of 63.

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