title: Henry Hoobin
text: # Henry Hoobin
  
  Henry Francis Hoobin (February 15, 1879 – July 20, 1921) was a Canadian lacrosse player. He was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  
  ## Early life
  
  Henry's father, John Hoobin, was a member of the Shamrocks Lacrosse Club. In the late 1890s, having been taught to play the sport by his father, Henry joined his father's lacrosse team. In 1907, Henry retired from the sport due to an injured knee, but returned to the game when he selected to represent Canada in lacrosse at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
  
  ## 1908 Summer Olympics
  
  Henry won a gold medal against Great Britain at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, as a member of the Canadian lacrosse team. At the time he was signed for the Montreal Shamrocks in the attack wing position.
  
  