Wally Gilbert
Walter John Gilbert (December 19, 1900 – September 7, 1958) was an American athlete who performed in professional baseball, football and basketball.
| Wally Gilbert | |
|---|---|
Wally Gilbert with Brooklyn, c. 1930 | |
| Third baseman | |
| Born: December 19, 1900 Oscoda, Michigan | |
| Died: September 7, 1958 (aged 57) Duluth, Minnesota | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 17, 1928, for the Brooklyn Robins | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 24, 1932, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .269 |
| Home runs | 7 |
| Runs batted in | 214 |
| Teams | |
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Over his career, Gilbert played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1932 as a third baseman with the Brooklyn Robins and the Cincinnati Reds. In addition, he played in the National Football League from 1923 to 1926 for the Duluth Kelleys/Eskimos, as well as for the Buffalo Germans, Denver Tigers and Two Harbors All-Stars basketball squads.
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