| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | September 12, 1924 Long Island, New York, USA |
| Died: | April 6, 1976 (aged 51) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Sewanhaka High School |
| College: | Columbia University |
| NFL draft: | 1948 / round: 4 / pick: 24 |
| Career history | |
| New York Giants | |
Bruce Gehrke (September 12, 1924 – April 6, 1976) was a three sport star Ivy League Hall of Famer, former professional football player for New York Giants in the National Football League (NFL) and a winning coach. He won national championship (NCAA) titles in Baseball, Basketball and Football with the Columbia Lions where he was the most valuable and popular player.[1]