Henry Hooper
Henry Judson Hooper (January 13, 1883 – February 29, 1904) was an American football player.
| Dartmouth Big Green | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| College | Dartmouth (1903) |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | January 13, 1883 Exeter, New Hampshire |
| Died: | February 29, 1904 Hanover, New Hampshire |
| Career highlights and awards | |
All-American (1903) | |
Biography
He was born on January 13, 1883 in Exeter, New Hampshire.
He played college football for the Dartmouth Big Green football and was selected as a consensus All-American at the center position as a freshman in 1903.[1]
In February 1904, Hooper developed appendicitis. He underwent surgery at the Mary Hitchcock Hospital in Hanover, New Hampshire, and died there a short time later. He was 20 years old at the time of his death.[2][3][4]
References
- "Award Winners" (PDF). NCAA. 2012. p. 4.
- "Dartmouth Athlete Dead: Henry Hooper Was Considered Great Football Centre" (PDF). The New York Times. February 29, 1904.
- "Hooper Is Ill: Famous Center Undergoes an Operation. He is Now in the Hospital at Hanover, N H. His Condition is Reported to be Critical". Boston Daily Globe. February 27, 1904.
- "H. J. Hooper's Funeral: Many Students from Dartmouth at Services at Exeter--Beautiful Display of Floral Pieces". Boston Daily Globe. March 3, 1904. p. 2.
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