Marv Hubbard
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Marvin "Marv" Hubbard was an American college and professional Football player. Originally from Randolph, New York, Hubbard attended Colgate University in Hamilton, NY. He played for the American Football League's Oakland Raiders in 1969. From 1970-1975 he was with the NFL Oakland Raiders and with the NFL Detroit Lions in 1977. A fullback wearing jersey #44, Hubbard was famous for his mano-a-mano duels with Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Lanier. After being drafted in the seventh round by Oakland, he was cut. He then went to the Canadian Football League, where he spent two seasons learning how to block. After returning to the Raiders, he teamed in the backfield with halfback Charlie Smith, and became a potent weapon, especially in short-yardage situations. Powerfully built, he was famous for crashing headlong into defenders, with little regard for his own well-being. He made the AFC All-Star team with the Raiders in 1971, 1972, and 1973. His roughhouse style of play eventually caught up with Hubbard, resulting in a nagging shoulder injury that forced him to miss most of the season. He retired from the NFL in 1977.
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