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Walter Gilbert (American football)

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Date of birth
  
February 5, 1915

Awards
  
SEC MVP

Positions
  
College
  
Auburn University

Education
  

Place of death
  
Role
  
Football player

Name
  
Walter Gilbert

Drafted by
  
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
  

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

Walter Gilbert (American football) Wikipedia


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