Alfred Thomas Hobson (1880–1957) was an English professional footballer who played as a

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and inside right in the

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for West Bromwich Albion.

Personal life

After retiring from football, Hobson joined the

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on 17 January 1910, warrant number 97844. He retired from the service on 1 April 1934.

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1880 births English men's footballers Footballers from Tipton Brentford F.C. players English Football League players Men's association football inside forwards 1957 deaths Wednesbury Old Athletic F.C. players West Bromwich Albion F.C. players Crewe Alexandra F.C. players Gainsborough Trinity F.C. players Southern Football League players Darlington F.C. players Northern Football League players {{England-footy-forward-1880s-stub