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The College Football Hall of Fame is a hall of fame and interactive attraction devoted to college football. The National Football Foundation members select historic players, coaches, and contributors who rose above their peers in collegiate gridiron history to their College Football Hall of Fame. We are happy to help this legendary museum celebrate the stars and innivators of the gridiron with these individual tributes.


Doc Alexander Syracuse Star

April 1, 1897, in Silver Creek, New York, marked the birth of Joe "Doc" Alexander, a figure who seamlessly blended athletic prowess with medical dedication. His college career at Syracuse University from 1916 to 1920 cemented his early football legacy. Alexander earned three All-America selections, showcasing his versatility as a guard in 1918-19 and as a center in 1920. Memorable moments include a 75-yard touchdown run against Rutgers in 1918 and a pivotal role in Syracuse's 1919 victory over Pittsburgh, ending the Panthers' four-season winning streak.  

Alexander's football legacy extended into the professional ranks. For seven seasons, he played in the nascent National Football League while pursuing his medical career, ultimately specializing in lung diseases and co-founding an early tuberculosis center in New York, earning him the moniker "Doc." He served as a playing coach for the New York Giants in 1926, leading the team to an 8-4-1 record.  

Doc Alexander's accolades include his three All-America honors.

His significant contributions to the sport were formally recognized in 1954 when the National Football Foundation voters inducted him into the College Football Hall of Fame, solidifying his place in gridiron history. His unique ability to excel in the demanding worlds of professional football and medicine underscores a remarkable and enduring legacy.  

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