Wally Gilbert | |
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Third baseman | |
Born: Oscoda, Michigan | December 19, 1900|
Died: September 7, 1958 Duluth, Minnesota | (aged 57)|
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 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
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Walter John Gilbert (December 19, 1900 – September 7, 1958) was an American athlete who performed in professional baseball, football and basketball.
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.