About Gordon Appleby
Lived 1923 – 2011 (aged 87). Gordon Appleby was an American american football player.
Gordon Earl Appleby (June 4, 1923 – January 28, 2011) was an American football center. A native of Massillon, Ohio, he played for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was named the Buckeyes team MVP in 1943, and was a fourth-team selection by the United Press for its 1944 College Football All-America Team. He helped the Buckeyes to an undefeated season in 1944.
Appleby was drafted 26th overall in the third round by the New York Giants in the 1945 NFL draft but never played in the National Football League.
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Who was Gordon Appleby?
American football player (1923-2011)
When was Gordon Appleby born?
Gordon Appleby was born on 4 June 1923 in Massillon.
When did Gordon Appleby die?
Gordon Appleby died on 28 January 2011.
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Gordon Appleby was an american football player.
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Gordon Appleby was American.
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