Kline Gilbert - Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame

Kline Gilbert

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Inductee

Football

Kline Gilbert Mississippi Hall of Fame Inductee

Kline Gilbert Stats, Bio

Born: November 23, 1930

Hometown: Hollandale, MS

Year Induction: 1977

Deceased : June 14, 1987

College Career

Ole Miss (1950-1952)

  • All-American, All-SEC, All-South tackle (’52)
  • College All-Star Game (’53)

Professional Career

Chicago Bears (1953-1957)

  • Team captain (’56, ‘57)
  • Pro Bowl selection (’58)

Did You Know?

Kline Gilbert was called “the best blocking tackle in football” by no less an authority than Bruiser Kinard, who is widely recognized as one of the greatest tackles ever.

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