Ervin L. Hole, nicknamed Babe, also called Ernest Bradford Hole, Irwin[1] or Irvin (November 17, 1902 – March 6, 1963) was an American football guard who played seven seasons with the Congerville/Muncie/Jonesboro Flyers from 1919 to 1925. He also played three games in the American Professional Football Association (APFA), now National Football League (NFL), in 1920 and 1921.
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| Born: | November 17, 1902 Muncie, Indiana, U.S. | ||||
| Died: | March 6, 1963 (aged 60) Muncie, Indiana, U.S. | ||||
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| College: | None | ||||
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Biography
editHole was born on November 17, 1902, though his date of birth is disputed by some sources. His high school is unknown. He did not attend college. In 1919, at the age of 17, Hole joined the independent Congerville Flyers. The following season he played in their one American Professional Football Association (APFA) game,[2] a 0–45 loss against the Rock Island Independents.[3] The team played two APFA games during the following year, and Hole started both at the guard position.[4] He spent the following four seasons with the team, before they folded, ending his professional career. His brother, Mickey, also played for the Flyers as a fullback.[5] During and after his career, Hole was arrested multiple times for either burglary or battery, in 1919,[6] 1927,[7] 1928,[8] 1932,[9] and 1933.[10] Following his career he was a construction worker. He died on March 6, 1963, in his hometown of Muncie, Indiana, at the age of 60.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Babe Hole Is Victim Of Hammer Attack". The Star Press. October 23, 1933 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ernie Hole Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "Muncie Flyers at Rock Island Independents - October 3rd, 1920". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "Babe Hole Stats". Pro Football Archives.
- ^ "Flyers Overwhelm Notre Dame Squad". The Star Press. October 26, 1925 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Trio Fined $95 And Sentenced To Jail, Farm". Muncie Evening Press. July 18, 1919 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Football Player Held For Cutting". The Star Press. November 25, 1927 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Guardsman Is Attacked Here". Muncie Evening Press. June 20, 1928 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "'Babe' Hole Sentenced To Six Months' Term". The Star Press. December 14, 1932 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Babe Hole Faces Burglary Charge". Muncie Evening Press. July 27, 1933 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ervin (Babe) Hole Succumbs at Home (obituary)". Muncie Evening Press. March 6, 1963 – via Newspapers.com.