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    Harry Gilmer - Wikipedia

    • Harry Vincent Gilmer Jr. (April 14, 1926 – August 20, 2016) was an American professional football halfback and quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and Detroit Lions. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1993. See more

    Early life

    Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Gilmer attended and played high school football at its Woodlawn High School. … 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

    BornApril 14, 1926 · Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
    DiedAugust 20, 2016 (aged 90) · St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
    PositionQuarterback · Halfback · Defensive back
    High schoolBirmingham (AL) Woodlawn
    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

    Sources

    • Groom, Winston. The Crimson Tide – An Illustrated History. Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press, 2000. ISBN 0-8173-1051-7. See more

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  1. Encyclopedia of Alabama
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    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 …

     

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

  4. 247Sports
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    Alabama All-Time Star Harry Gilmer Dies - 247Sports

  5. Pro-Football-Reference.com
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  7. Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
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    Harry Gilmer - Alabama Sports Hall of Fame

    Harry Gilmer was a star quarterback for Alabama and the Redskins, and later coached the Lions. He was a triple-threat player, an All-American, and a Rose Bowl MVP.

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

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  11. Saturday Down South
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    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.

  12. Roll 'Bama Roll
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    Alabama's Legendary Harry Gilmer: 1926

    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.

  13. NFL
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  15. National Football Foundation
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    Harry Gilmer (1993) - Hall of Fame - National Football Foundation

  16. Encyclopedia of Alabama
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    Harry Gilmer - Encyclopedia of Alabama

  17. StatMuse
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    Harry Gilmer - Washington Redskins Quarterback - StatMuse

  18. fandom.com
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  19. History's Greatest
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    Harry Gilmer, American football player, Died at 90

  20. Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame
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    Inductee | Harry Vincent Gilmer, Jr. 1993 | College Football

  21. prideofthetide.com
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