Walter Gilbert (American football)
Date of birth | February 5, 1915 |
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Place of birth | Fairfield, Alabama |
Date of death | August 19, 1979 64) | (aged
Place of death | Auburn, Alabama |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Center |
College | Auburn University |
NFL draft | 1937 / Round: 4 / Pick: 31 |
Drafted by | Philadelphia Eagles |
Career highlights and awards | |
Awards | SEC MVP |
Honors | 3x All-American |
Walter Gilbert was a college football player from Fairfield, Alabama.
Biography
Gilbert earned three varsity football letters and was a three time All-American at Auburn University. He starred at center, but also played linebacker. He became a member of the College Football Hall of Fame in 1956. In 1981 Auburn began bestowing the Walter Gilbert Award to distinguished alumni athletes.
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