Gil Lefebvre
American football player (1910–1987)
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Gilbert "Frenchy" Lefebvre (March 10, 1910 – May 7, 1987) was an American football player. He played professional football for the Cincinnati Reds from 1933 to 1934. In December 1933, he set an NFL record with a 98-yard punt return that was not broken until 1994.[1][2] In 1935, he appeared in one game for the 1935 Detroit Lions team that won the 1935 NFL Championship Game.[3] He later played with the Los Angeles Bulldogs, Hollywood Braves and Hollywood Stars in Pacific Coast football competition.
PositionBack
BornMarch 10, 1910
Douglas, Arizona, U.S.
Douglas, Arizona, U.S.
DiedMay 7, 1987 (aged 77)
Bellflower, California, U.S.
Bellflower, California, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
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| Position | Back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 10, 1910 Douglas, Arizona, U.S. |
| Died | May 7, 1987 (aged 77) Bellflower, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Listed weight | 155 lb (70 kg) |
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| High school | Manual Arts (Los Angeles, California) |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
