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Don Gilbert

b. 1943

Canadian football player and coach

American football player Canadian football player Coach
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About Don Gilbert

Born 1943. Don Gilbert is an American american football player, canadian football player and coach.

Don Gilbert (born October 6, 1943) was an American professional football player and coach. He played four seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Ottawa Rough Riders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He then went on to coach four seasons for the Ottawa Gee-Gees, winning the Vanier Cup in 1975. He played college football for the Buffalo Bulls.

He played high school football while attending Bennett High School in Buffalo, New York.

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Important facts

Born
6 October 1943, Buffalo
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
American football player, Canadian football player, coach
Nationality
United States
Education
University at Buffalo, Bennett High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Don Gilbert?

Canadian football player and coach

When was Don Gilbert born?

Don Gilbert was born on 6 October 1943 in Buffalo.

What is Don Gilbert's occupation?

Don Gilbert is an american football player, canadian football player and coach.

What nationality is Don Gilbert?

Don Gilbert is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Don Gilbert

· Wikidata: Q16106265

· DBpedia: Don Gilbert

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