Jacob William Hoffman (August 6, 1901 â June 6, 1994) was an American professional football guard who played three seasons with the Frankford Yellow Jackets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Lehigh University. He was also a member of the Pottsville Maroons.
Jacob William Hoffman was born on August 6, 1901, in Raubsville, Pennsylvania. He attended Easton Area High School in Easton, Pennsylvania.
Hoffman played college football for the Lehigh Mountain Hawks of Lehigh University. New York writers named him to the All-Lehigh team in 1924.
Hoffman signed with the Frankford Yellow Jackets of the NFL in 1924. He played in one game for the Yellow Jackets during the 1924 season. He played in 19 games, starting 17, for Frankford in 1925. Hoffman started 16 games in 1926, helping them win the NFL championship by finishing in first place in the league with a 14âÂÂ1âÂÂ2.
Hoffman was a member of the NFL's Pottsville Maroons during the 1927 season.
Hoffman died on June 6, 1994, in Allentown, Pennsylvania.