Date of birth February 5, 1915 Awards SEC MVP Positions Center College Auburn University Education Auburn University | Place of death Auburn, Alabama Role Football player Name Walter Gilbert Drafted by Philadelphia Eagles | |
Date of death August 19, 1979(1979-08-19) (aged 64) Died August 19, 1979, Auburn, Alabama, United States NFL draft 1937 (Round: 4 / Pick: 31) | ||
Place of birth Fairfield, Alabama | ||
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.
References
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