death_date death_place collegehof birth_place hof article_title position birth_date image college name
february 23 , 1914 new york , new york 88003 princeton , new jersey 88003 alex moffat
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alex moffat

alexander moffat -lrb- september 22 , 1862 - february 23 , 1914 -rrb- was an american football player , coach and official .
he played college football at princeton university from 1882 to 1884 and was known as one of the greatest kickers in 19th century football .
after his playing career ended , he remained active in the development of the game as a coach and founding member of football 's rules committee .
he was reported to have held a place in princeton athletic history similar to that held by walter camp at yale .
moffat was elected to the college football hall of fame in 1971 .
