Rudolph Hamilton Mobley (December 8, 1921 – September 7, 2003), also known as "Little Doc", was an

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halfback. He played

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Hardin–Simmons University Hardin–Simmons University (HSU) is a private Baptist university in Abilene, Texas, United States. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. History Hardin–Simmons University was founded as Abilene Baptist College in 189 ...

. He twice led the NCAA major colleges in rushing yardage with 1,281 rushing yards in 1942 and 1,262 yards in 1946.ESPN College Football Encyclopedia, pp. 1188 and 1205. Mobley's football career was interrupted by military service during

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; Mobley served from May 1943 to February 1946. With Mobley as the leading ground-gainer and Warren B. Woodson as head coach, Hardin-Simmons compiled a perfect 11–0 record in 1946. Mobley was drafted by the

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of the

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(NFL) in the 11th round of the 1945 NFL draft, and played one season for the

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of the

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(AAFC) in

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