Walter Gilbert (American football)
Born: | February 5, 1915 Fairfield, Alabama |
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Died: | August 19, 1979 Auburn, Alabama | (aged 64)
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 (February 5, 1915 – August 19, 1979) 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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- 1915 births
- 1979 deaths
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- Auburn Tigers football players
- Players of American football from Alabama
- College Football Hall of Fame inductees
- People from Fairfield, Alabama
- American football offensive lineman, 1910s birth stubs