Gordon Appleby
American football player (1923–2011)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gordon Earl Appleby (June 4, 1923 – January 28, 2011) was an American football center. A native of Massillon, Ohio, he played for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was named the Buckeyes team MVP in 1943,[3] and was a fourth-team selection by the United Press for its 1944 College Football All-America Team.[4] He helped the Buckeyes to an undefeated season in 1944.
PositionCenter
BornJune 4, 1923[1]
Massillon, Ohio, U.S.
Massillon, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJanuary 28, 2011[2]
Flagstaff, Arizona, U.S.
Flagstaff, Arizona, U.S.
CollegeOhio State (1943–1944)
Appleby from the 1945 Makio | |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 4, 1923[1] Massillon, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | January 28, 2011[2] Flagstaff, Arizona, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College | Ohio State (1943–1944) |
| Awards and highlights | |
| |
Appleby was drafted 26th overall by the New York Giants in the 1945 NFL draft but never played in the National Football League.
