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  2. BornApril 14, 1926 · Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
    DiedAugust 20, 2016 (aged 90) · St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
    Early life

    Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Gilmer attended and played high school football at its Woodlawn High School. He often utilized the technique of leaping high into the air to pass the ball because, as a child, he often played pick… See more

    College career

    After high school, Gilmer played college football at the University of Alabama, where he was the left halfback from 1944 to 1947. As a freshman, he was 8 for 8 in passing attempts during a loss against Duke University in … See more

    Professional career

    Gilmer was the first overall pick in the 1948 NFL draft, selected by the Washington Redskins, where he played from 1948 to 1954. He then was traded to the Detroit Lions for Bert Zagers and Bob Trout, where he played in … See more

    Later life and death

    After retiring as a player, Gilmer became an assistant coach with the Pittsburgh Steelers under Parker in 1957. After four years there and four with the Minnesota Vikings under Norm Van Brocklin, he succeeded George Wilson as … See more

     
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  2. Harry Gilmer - Encyclopedia of Alabama

    Nov 14, 2024 · Harry Gilmer was a star halfback for Alabama and the NFL, known for his jump pass and scrambling style. He played in the 1945 and 1946 Rose Bowls, was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy twice, and became the first UA …

  3. Alabama All-Time Star Harry Gilmer Dies - 247Sports

  4. Alabama Hall of Famer Harry Gilmer dead at age 90 - al.com

  5. Harry Gilmer (1926-2016) - Find a Grave Memorial

    Aug 20, 2016 · Professional Football Player. Born Harry Vincent Gilmer Jr., he played for the Washington Redskins and the Detroit Lions of the National Football League from 1948 to 1956. He played football collegiately at the University of …

  6. Alabama's Legendary Harry Gilmer: 1926 - 2016 - Roll …

    36 rows · Aug 3, 2016 · Harry Gilmer is oft overlooked for more contemporary Alabama players but his accomplishments on the gridiron during the 1940's stands the test of time.

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  8. Harry Gilmer (1993) - Hall of Fame - National Football Foundation

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  10. Alabama legend Harry Gilmer passes away Saturday

    Harry Gilmer was the first Alabama player to be drafted No. 1 overall in 1948 and played nine seasons in the NFL. He was also the head coach of the Detroit Lions and a popular figure in Tuscaloosa.

  11. Harry Gilmer - Alabama Sports Hall of Fame

  12. Harry Gilmer | American Football Database | Fandom

  13. Harry Gilmer Stats, News and Video - QB - NFL.com

  14. Harry Gilmer - Washington Redskins Quarterback - StatMuse

  15. Alabama legend Harry Gilmer passes away - 247Sports

  16. Harry Gilmer (1993) - Hall of Fame - National Football Foundation

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