Thomas Hupke
| No. 30 Alabama Crimson Tide | |
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| Date of birth | December 29, 1910 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | East Chicago, Indiana |
| Date of death | September 8, 1959 (aged 48) |
| Place of death | Detroit, Michigan |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| Weight | 181 lb (82 kg) |
| College | Alabama |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1934–1937 | Detroit Lions |
| 1938–1939 | Cleveland Rams |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Thomas George Hupke (December 29, 1910 – September 8, 1959) was an American football player. He played college football at the University of Alabama from 1930 to 1933 and was selected as an All-American in 1933. During the four years Hupke played for the Crimson Tide, the team compiled a record of 34–4–1. He subsequently played professional football for six years with the Detroit Lions (1934–1937) and the Cleveland Rams (1938–1939). He was a member of the 1935 Detroit Lions team that won the 1935 NFL Championship Game. In September 1959, Hupke died in Detroit at age 48 after a long illness.[1]
See also
- 1932 College Football All-America Team
- 1933 College Football All-America Team
- List of Alabama Crimson Tide football All-Americans
References
- ↑ "Thomas Hupke". The New York Times. September 9, 1959.
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