John W. "Jack" Dobson (1980) - Richmond Athletics Hall of Fame

John W. "Jack" Dobson

Induction:
1980
Class:
1934

Jack Dobson played for his father Frank Dobson in the Spiders backfield in 1932 and 1933 and played end in 1934. He was an All-State, All-Southern Conference and Honorable Mention All-America. Jack entered the U.S. Military Academy in 1935. He earned letters in football, baseball and track and was Sports Illustrated's 1964 Silver Anniversary All-America for USMA football. He lettered in football, basketball, baseball, and track during the 1932-33 year and in 1933-34, he lettered in football, boxing, and track. Upon retiring from the Army, Jack Dobson had risen to the rank of Brigadier General.