Jerry Hobbie, a 1985 College of Business Administration graduate, was a mainstay on the Fordham men's basketball teams of the early 1980's. He helped lead the Rams to four straight NIT appearances, the 1983 MAAC Championship and a total of 75 wins between the 1981-82 season and the 1984-85 season.
 
One of the most proficient free throws shooters in Fordham history, Hobbie set the school single season record shooting .877 from the free throw line in 1981-82 and his .815 career free throw shooting percentage is third best in Fordham history. He also holds the Fordham record for most assists in a game (15) and dished out 180 assists as a senior in 1984-85, when he also served as a team captain, the second best in Fordham history.
 
Defensively, Hobbie recorded 75 steals as a senior in 1984-85, the second most in a season for a Fordham player and he graduated with a school record 261 career steals.
 
Following graduation, Hobbie entered the coaching profession.