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-American 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: | February 25, 1918 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died: | October 6, 1998 (aged 80) Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) |
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| College: | Vanderbilt |
| Position: | Center |
| NFL draft: | 1942 / round: 14 / pick: 10 |
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edit- ^ a b c "Bob Gude". Archived from the original on February 4, 2015. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
- ^ "All-America All-Scout Team". Boys' Life. February 1932. p. 45.
- ^ "Six Schools Win Places on Annual Mythical Eleven". The Evening Independent. December 1, 1941.
- ^ "Bob Gude". Archived from the original on February 4, 2015. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
- ^ "Stress Defense Against Bears' T Formation". Chicago Tribune. August 26, 1942.
- ^ "Blozis, 250 Pounds and Odson, 240, Are All-Stars Giants". Chicago Tribune. August 9, 1942.
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