Henry Hobbs

Henry Hobbs
Biographical details
Born(1887-05-10)May 10, 1887
Slatersville, Rhode Island, U.S.
DiedJune 28, 1931(1931-06-28) (aged 44)
New York, New York, U.S.
Playing career
1906Dartmouth
1907–1909Yale
Position(s)Tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1910–1913Amherst
Head coaching record
Overall13–17–2
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
Awards

Henry Homer Hobbs (May 10, 1887 – June 28, 1931) was an American football player and coach. He played college football at Yale University and was selected as a consensus All-American at the tackle position in 1909. He also served as the head coach at Amherst College from 1910 to 1913, compiling a 13–17–2 record with the Lord Jeffs.

During World War I, Hobbs was active with the Commission for Relief in Belgium and the American Field Service. When the United States entered the war, he served in the United States Army and was put in charge of the procurement, storage, and distribution of lubricating oils for the American Expeditionary Forces.