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Nebraska County Countdown #25: Butler County and Hugo Otopalk

A legendary coach came right out of David City

Earl Abbot came from David City to play RG (I assume right guard) for the Scarlet and Cream all the way back in 1913. Four years before the United States would enter World War I or the Great War as they called it back then and seven years after the forward pass was invented. His height was unknown at the time but he did weigh in at a whopping 210 pounds which tells me that he was most likely a tall fellow and also a mighty force on the gridiron.

Earl was a fine and strapping young footballer. His time playing on Nebraska Field should not be forgotten. However, this article doesn’t highlight Earl as another player would come to the University who would have an even bigger impact on college athletics. Are you still reading?

Following Earl from David City was the great Hugo Otopalk. How could a guy named Hugo not be a football great? Just say the name, Hugo. No one wants to mess with a guy named Hugo. I digress…

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