Hobey Baker is indeed considered one of the greatest college athletes of all time. He played football and hockey at Princeton from 1910-1914 and was a standout in both sports. On the football field, Baker was a running back and a kicker, known for his speed and agility. On the ice, he was a skilled forward and an excellent stick-handler. He helped lead Princeton to two national championships in hockey and was a two-time All-American in football.

Baker’s influence on the sports he played went beyond his on-field accomplishments. He was known for his sportsmanship, his humility, and his dedication to his teammates. He helped popularize hockey in the United States and was instrumental in the founding of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). After graduating from Princeton, Baker went on to serve in World War I as a fighter pilot. He died in a plane crash in France in 1918, but his legacy as one of the greatest college athletes of all time lives on. The Hobey Baker Memorial Award, given annually to the top men’s ice hockey player in the NCAA, is named in his honor.