Bob Gude

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. Gude was frequently compared to former Commodore greats Carl Hinkle and Pete Gracey. "He was Vanderbilt's main defensive cog." Gude was twice All-SEC. Gude was named to the Fox-Movietone All-American team in 1941. He was drafted in the 14th round of the 1942 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears. While serving in World War II, Gude was a sergeant who played army football under Wallace Wade.

Bob Gude
Personal information
Born:(1918-02-25)February 25, 1918
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Died:October 6, 1998(1998-10-06) (aged 80)
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
College:Vanderbilt
Position:Center
NFL draft:1942 / Round: 14 / Pick: 10
Career history
  • Vanderbilt Commodores (1939–1941)
  • Chicago Bears (1942)
  • Philadelphia Eagles (1946)
Career highlights and awards
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