Walter Gilbert (American football)

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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.