Walter Gilbert (American football)

Walter "Walt" Gilbert (February 5, 1915 – August 19, 1979) was a college football player from Fairfield, Alabama.
Biography.
Gilbert earned three varsity football letters and was a three time All-American at Auburn University. He starred at center, but also played linebacker. He became a member of the College Football Hall of Fame in 1956. In 1981 Auburn began bestowing the Walter Gilbert Award to distinguished alumni athletes.