Don Gilbert
American gridiron football player and coach (born 1943)
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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.[1] He then went on to coach four seasons for the Ottawa Gee-Gees, winning the Vanier Cup in 1975.[2] He played college football for the Buffalo Bulls.[3]
PositionDefensive back
Head Coach
Head Coach
BornOctober 6, 1943
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight196 lb (89 kg)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive back Head Coach |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 6, 1943 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 196 lb (89 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | University of Buffalo |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 1965–1967 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| 1968 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
Coaching | |
| 1971–1975 | Ottawa Gee-Gees |
| Awards and highlights | |
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He played high school football while attending Bennett High School in Buffalo, New York.[4]