Walter Gilbert (American football)

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Walter Gilbert
Date of birth:	February 5, 1915
Place of birth:	Fairfield, Alabama
Date of death:	August 19, 1979 (aged 64)
Place of death:	Auburn, Alabama
Career information
Position(s):	Center
College:	Auburn University
College Football Hall of Fame

Walter Gilbert was a college football player from Fairfield, Alabama.

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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.