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Jeff Hostetler was born on April 22, 1961 in Benson, Pennsylvania, United States. Public records list Jeff Hostetler as an American football player. The age as of 2026 is 65. Schooling on record includes West Virginia University.
My Take
Jeff Hostetler is the kind of sports story I never tire of. A Pennsylvania kid out of West Virginia University, he spent years as a backup quarterback before circumstance handed him the New York Giants late in the season after Phil Simms went down, and he answered by winning Super Bowl XXV. That is the dream of every patient understudy realized in full. The nickname "Hoss" fits the unglamorous toughness of his game. I respect athletes who stay ready in obscurity and then deliver on the biggest stage, turning one opportunity into a permanent place in football history.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jeff Hostetler
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェフ・ホステトラー
- Reading
- じぇふ・ほすてとらー
- Born
- April 22, 1961 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Ox
- Origin
- Benson, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- American football player
2. Background
- University
- West Virginia University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff%20Hostetler
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q366452
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jeff Hostetler born?
Born April 22, 1961 (age 65).
Where is Jeff Hostetler from?
Jeff Hostetler is from Benson, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Jeff Hostetler do?
Jeff Hostetler works as American football player.
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