Hube Wagner
 Wagner playing at Pitt in 1913 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | January 5, 1891 Monaca, Pennsylvania |
| Died: | March 1979 (aged 88) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Monaca (PA) |
| College: | Pittsburgh |
| Position: | End |
| Career history | |
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J. Huber "Hube" Wagner (January 5, 1891 – March 1979) was an American football player who played college football at the University of Pittsburgh from 1910 until 1913 before becoming a prominent surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Formative years
[edit]While still a student at Monaca High School, Wagner was hailed by the media for being one of Pennsylvania's most versatile football players. He then made the varsity squad as a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh, where he was an end player. That season Pitt posted a 9–0 record. Although Wagner was primarily used as an end at Pitt moving forward, Pitt's coach Joe Thompson developed him into a utility player, using him at every other position except quarterback. In 1913, Wagner captained the Pitt team and received All-American honors.
In 1915, he was recruited by Jack Cusack, the manager of the Canton Bulldogs to play for the Bulldogs against their rivals the Massillon Tigers.
Medical career
[edit]After graduation, Wagner became a prominent surgeon in Pittsburgh, treating patients until his retirement in 1975. He also served twelve years on the University of Pittsburgh's board of trustees.
Awards and other honors
[edit]Wagner was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1973.
References
[edit]- Beaver County Sportsman's Hall of Fame
- PFRA Research. "Thrope Arrives" (PDF). Coffin Corner. Professional Football Researchers Association: 1–5. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 11, 2012.