Ervin L. Hole, nicknamed Babe, also called Ernest Bradford Hole, Irwin[1] or Irvin (November 17, 1902 – March 6, 1963) was an American football guard who played seven seasons with the Congerville/Muncie/Jonesboro Flyers from 1919 to 1925.
Hole was born on November 17, 1902, though his date of birth is disputed by some sources.
The following season he played in their one American Professional Football Association (APFA) game,[2] a 0–45 loss against the Rock Island Independents.
[3] The team played two APFA games during the following year, and Hole started both at the guard position.
[5] During and after his career, Hole was arrested multiple times for either burglary or battery, in 1919,[6] 1927,[7] 1928,[8] 1932,[9] and 1933.