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RIP Chris Gilbert?

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9 minutes ago, Atticus said:

Which Chris Gilbert?

60's Longhorn running back.  Like I said, not sure if it's true.  Was wondering if others had any information.  My dad used to tell me stories of those Texas teams.

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I wasn't alive when Chris Gilbert was on the Forty, but those who played with him, coached him and watched him speak of his football career with a great deal of reverence.

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One of my earlier Longhorn Heroes. I was able to see him play multiple games during his career. Got to meet him at an East Texas Longhorn event at the Petroleum Club in Tyler. 🤘🏻

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2 hours ago, Bobby Burton said:

Sadly, I am told this is true.

His magazine cover is one that hangs on my wall during every show. My dad’s original favorite Longhorn. 
 

Your dad and my dad would get along!

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50 minutes ago, THookem said:

 

Who ever this guy with the beard is, doesn’t know a thing about what he’s talking about. He said that Gilbert was a fullback and looked like one. Wondered why he only played 3 years. In those days, there were freshman teams. You didn’t get to play varsity until your sophomore year. Gilbert was lean and fast, not the fullback he mentioned. I couldn’t even listen to the rest of what he said because he was so wrong in his first statements. 

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