Bob Gude
| Position: | Center |
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| Date of birth: | February 25, 1918 |
| Place of birth: | Memphis, Tennessee |
| Date of death: | October 6, 1998 (aged 80) |
| Place of death: | Little Rock, Arkansas |
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Vanderbilt |
| NFL draft: | 1942 / Round: 14 / Pick: 10 |
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Henry Paul "Bob" Gude, Jr. (February 25, 1918 – October 6, 1998) was an American football player. He was a prominent center for the Vanderbilt Commodores of Vanderbilt University.[1] Gude was frequently compared to former Commodore greats Carl Hinkle and Pete Gracey.[1] "He was Vanderbilt's main defensive cog."[2] Gude was twice All-SEC.[3] Gude was named to the Fox-Movietone All-America team in 1941.[1] He was drafted in the 14th round of the 1942 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears.[4][5] While serving in World War II, Gude was a sergeant who played army football under Wallace Wade.[6]
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References
- 1 2 3 "Bob Gude". Retrieved February 4, 2015.
- ↑ "All-America All-Scout Team". Boy's Life: 45. February 1932.
- ↑ "Six Schools Win Places on Annual Mythical Eleven". The Evening Independent. December 1, 1941.
- ↑ "Bob Gude". Retrieved February 4, 2015.
- ↑ "Stress Defense Against Bears' T Formation". Chicago Tribune. August 26, 1942.
- ↑ "Blozis, 250 Pounds and Odson, 240, Are All-Stars Giants". Chicago Tribune. August 9, 1942.
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