RIP Chris Gilbert?

[Jbf19]

Saw online that Chris Gilbert has passed away.  Not sure if true.  Anyone else heard this?

[Atticus]

Which Chris Gilbert?

[Jbf19]

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.

[Bobby Burton]

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. 
 

[Jeff Howe]

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.

[Midhorn75]

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. 🤘🏻

[THookem]

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/college/longhorns/article/chris-gilbert-diestexas-football-running-back-21342961.php

[THookem]

https://texaslonghorns.com/news/2026/2/9/football-longhorn-legend-chris-gilbert-passes-away

[BobbyGathright]

Chris and 1968 Team are the reasons I became a Texas Longhorn. 

 

 

[THookem]

https://texaslsn.org/chris-gilbert-by-larry-carlson/

[THookem]

 

[THookem]

 

[Jbf19]

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!

[CJ Vogel]

Awful stuff.

[Midhorn75]

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. 

[smokeyiii]

Chris had been battling dementia for many years. Sad news but he will be missed and remembered by many for years to come. A great Longhorn and mentor to so many young people at Camp Olympia over the years. Rest well and hook'em! 

[Hawk44]

I am fortunate enough to be old enough to remember watching Chris.  Very talented player on some very good teams.  

Back in the day, as a kid, we were able to get into the end zone to watch games while our parents enjoyed their season tickets elsewhere in the stadium.  We actually only had to pay $1 for those seats back in the 60's.