Henry Paul "Bob" Gude, Jr. (February 25, 1918 – October 6, 1998) was an American football player. He was a prominent center for the Vanderbilt Commodores of Vanderbilt University.[1] Gude was frequently compared to former Commodore greats Carl Hinkle and Pete Gracey.[1] "He was Vanderbilt's main defensive cog."[2] Gude was twice All-SEC.[3] Gude was named to the Fox-Movietone All-America team in 1941.[1] He was drafted in the 14th round of the 1942 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears.[4][5] While serving in World War II, Gude was a sergeant who played army football under Wallace Wade.[6]
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Born: | (1918-02-25)February 25, 1918 Memphis, Tennessee |
Died: | October 6, 1998(1998-10-06) (aged 80) Little Rock, Arkansas |
Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) |
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College: | Vanderbilt |
Position: | Center |
NFL Draft: | 1942 / Round: 14 / Pick: 10 |
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