Hubert Bobo
Encyclopedia
Hubert Lee Bobo 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 prestegious high school career ended, Bobo attended The Ohio State University sharing a backfield with Bobby Watkins and the great Howard "Hopalong" Cassady helping lead the Buckeyes to an undefeated season and the 1954 National Championship.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Ohio State
Ohio State Buckeyes football
The Ohio State Buckeyes football team is an intercollegiate varsity sports team of The Ohio State University. The team is a member of the Big Ten Conference of the NCAA, playing at the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, formerly Division I-A, level. The team nickname is derived from the state...
, and played professionally in the American Football League
American Football League
The American Football League was a major American Professional Football league that operated from 1960 until 1969, when the established National Football League merged with it. The upstart AFL operated in direct competition with the more established NFL throughout its existence...
for the Los Angeles Chargers
History of the San Diego Chargers
This article details the history of the San Diego Chargers American Football Club.-The AFL era :The San Diego Chargers were established in 1959 with seven other American Football League teams: the Denver Broncos, Dallas Texans, Oakland Raiders, New York Titans, Houston Oilers, Buffalo Bills, and...
in 1960
1960 American Football League season
The 1960 American Football League season was the inaugural regular season of the American Football League.The season ended when the Houston Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Chargers in the inaugural AFL Championship game.-Division races:...
and for the New York Titans
History of the New York Jets
The history of the New York Jets American football team began in 1959 with the founding of the Titans of New York, an original member of the American Football League. The team had little success in its early years . After playing three seasons at the Polo Grounds, the team changed its name to the...
from 1961
1961 American Football League season
The 1961 American Football League season was the second regular season of the American Football League. The Los Angeles Chargers moved to San Diego, California following the 1960 season, retaining the Chargers name....
-1962
1962 American Football League season
The 1962 American Football League season was the third regular season of the American Football League. The Dallas Texans moved to Kansas City, Missouri following the season and changed their name to the Kansas City Chiefs....
. 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 prestegious high school career ended, Bobo attended The Ohio State University sharing a backfield with Bobby Watkins and the great Howard "Hopalong" Cassady helping lead the Buckeyes to an undefeated season and the 1954 National Championship.
Statistics
| Season | GP | Safety | INT | Yards | TD's | Long | Fumbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 AFL season 1960 Los Angeles Chargers season The 1960 Los Angeles Chargers season was the team's inaugural season. It was also the inaugural season of the American Football League. The team's only season in Los Angeles ended with a loss in the AFL Championship to the Houston Oilers.-Season schedule:... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 AFL season 1961 New York Titans season The 1961 New York Titans season was the second season for the team in the American Football League . The Titans finished with a record of 7–7.-Draft Picks:-Schedule:-External links:*... |
14 | 0 | 4 | 57 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| 1962 AFL season 1962 New York Titans season The 1962 New York Titans season was the third season for the team in the American Football League , and the final season for the franchise before becoming the Jets the following season. The Titans finished in last place in the AFL East with a record of 5–9.-Regular season:-External links:*... |
14 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Career Statistics | 31 | 0 | 5 | 71 | 0 | 26 | 0 |