The research for this page was done by Scott Kacsmar.
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John A. Hovious
Position: HB Throws: Right
5-8, 180lb (173cm, 81kg)
Born: October 4, 1919 in Vicksburg, MS
Died: May 7, 1998 in Oxford, MS
College: Mississippi
High School: Carr Central (MS)
Draft: New York Giants in the 18th round (168th overall) of the 1942 NFL Draft.
The research for this page was done by Scott Kacsmar.
Read his extensive three-part article (Part I - Part II -
Part III) for full details.
View complete leaderboards for game-winning drives and comebacks.
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