Bob Gude
American football player (1918–1998)
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Henry Paul "Bob" Gude Jr. (February 25, 1918 – October 6, 1998) was an American professional 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-American 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]
BornFebruary 25, 1918
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedOctober 6, 1998 (aged 80)
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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| Positions | Center, guard | ||||
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| Born | February 25, 1918 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | ||||
| Died | October 6, 1998 (aged 80) Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||
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| High school | South Side (Memphis, Tennessee) | ||||
| College | Vanderbilt | ||||
| NFL draft | 1942: 14th round, 10th overall pick | ||||
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