About Lee Gentry
Lived 1918 – 1992 (aged 74). Lee Gentry was an American american football player.
Elmer Lee Gentry (December 1, 1918 – December 19, 1992) was an American professional football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Tulsa and was drafted in the 22nd round of the 1941 NFL draft.
Gentry graduated from Shawnee High School in 1937 where he was an All-state football player. At the University of Tulsa he was named MVP in the East-West All-Star game and drafted by the Washington Redskins in the 22nd round. His pro football career was cut short by World War II.
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Who was Lee Gentry?
American football player (1918-1992)
When was Lee Gentry born?
Lee Gentry was born on 1 December 1918 in Shawnee.
When did Lee Gentry die?
Lee Gentry died on 19 December 1992.
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Lee Gentry was an american football player.
What nationality was Lee Gentry?
Lee Gentry was American.
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