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Also Known As Robert Calvin Hubbard
Born October 31, 1900 • Missouri
Died October 17, 1977 (aged 76) • Saint Petersburg • Florida
Awards And Honors Baseball Hall of Fame (1976) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (1963) • All-America team (1927) • All-America team (1926) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 1963) • 4 NFL championships • 4 All-Pro selections
Education Centenary College of Louisiana • Geneva College
Height/Weight 6 ft 2 inches, 253 lb (1.88 m, 114 kg)
Position tackle, end, defensive end, guard
Jersey Number 60 (New York Giants, 1936) • 35 (Pittsburgh Pirates, 1936) • 51 (Green Bay Packers, 1935) • 27 (Green Bay Packers, 1933) • 40 (Green Bay Packers, 1930–1932) • 38 (Green Bay Packers, 1931) • 39 (Green Bay Packers, 1929) • 41 (New York Giants, 1927–1928)
Games Played 105
Games Started 77

Top Questions

What position did Cal Hubbard play?
Cal Hubbard played tackle, end, defensive end, and guard.
How tall was Cal Hubbard?
Cal Hubbard was 6 ft 2 inches, 253 lb (1.88 m, 114 kg).
What college did Cal Hubbard attend?
Cal Hubbard attended Centenary College of Louisiana and Geneva College.
When was Cal Hubbard inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Cal Hubbard was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963.
When was Cal Hubbard born?
Cal Hubbard was born on October 31, 1900 in Keytesville, Missouri, United States.
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