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ˈhalf·back N

halfback FBALL

Läufer(in) m (f)

halfback (in rugby)

Halbspieler(in) m (f)

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His primarily plays hooker but can fill in at five-eighth and halfback. en.wikipedia.org

As a halfback with a 14-year career he played from 19291937, 1939, (interrupted by war service) 1944-1947. en.wikipedia.org

He became a starter as a halfback in 1935. en.wikipedia.org

His work off the halfback line and on the wings generated many opportunities for the team's forwards. en.wikipedia.org

Typical formations include two defensive halfbacks, one on each side, but deeper than the cornerbacks. en.wikipedia.org

In 1898, he was selected again, this time as a halfback. en.wikipedia.org

In a running based game plan the halfback was typically the cornerstone of the offense. en.wikipedia.org

He was a versatile player, starting at safety on defense and halfback on offense, as well as punting, placekicking, and returning punts and kickoffs. en.wikipedia.org

He became the football team's starting right halfback in the middle of the following year, his sophomore season. en.wikipedia.org

After four days at linebacker he was moved to halfback, where he remained for the rest of his football career. en.wikipedia.org

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