Gene Alderton

Wayne Eugene "Gene" Alderton (April 3, 1934 – July 2, 1992) was an American football player. He played college football for the University of Maryland. He was selected by the Detroit Lions of the National Football League in the 1957 NFL Draft.

Gene Alderton
Alderton (left) presents Prince Philip an autographed football on October 17, 1957.
Personal information
Born:April 3, 1934
Cumberland, Maryland, U.S.
Died:July 2, 1992(1992-07-02) (aged 58)
Hyattsville, Maryland, U.S.
Career information
College:Maryland (1955–1957)
Position:Center
NFL draft:1957 / Round: 15 / Pick: 179 by the Detroit Lions
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
  • Maryland (freshman coach) (1958)
Career highlights and awards
  • 1956 AP All-ACC first team
  • 1957 All-ACC second team
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