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Harry Vincent Gilmer, Jr. (born April 14, 1926 in Birmingham, Alabama) is a former American football halfback for the University of Alabama football team from 1944-1947. He attended Woodlawn High School and played on their football team. He didn't become a starter until his senior year. At Alabama however, Gilmer started every game during his four years at the university. He is probably best remembered for his unorthodox passing technique. In stead of setting his feet and throwing, Gilmer would leap high into the air and when he reached the highest point of his jump he would release the ball. His sophomore year, Gilmer and his teammates went to the Sugar Bowl. His junior year, they went to the Rose Bowl, the last time to date that Alabama played in the Rose Bowl. Also in his junior year, Gilmer led the team in rushing, passing, interceptions, punt returns, and kickoff returns. Finally, in his senior year, Gilmer led his team back to the Sugar Bowl. After Gilmer graduated from Alabama he went into the NFL Draft and was the first player selected that year. Gilmer played in the NFL for nine years. After that, he coached in the NFL for 27 years. Finally, Gilmer spent his last 11 years in the NFL as a scout. Gilmer was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1993. He currently lives in St. Louis, as do his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
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