Al Gebert

Al Gebert
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born (1906-07-30)July 30, 1906
Died December 4, 1980(1980-12-04) (aged 74)
Playing career
1928–1929 Notre Dame
Position(s) Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1930–1941 Wichita
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1930–1942 Wichita
Head coaching record
Overall 68–40–6

Albert J. "Al" Gebert (July 30, 1906 – December 4, 1980) was an American football player and coach. He served as the 16th head football coach at the University of Wichita—now known Wichita State University—in Wichita, Kansas and he held that position for 12 seasons, from 1930 until 1941. His record at Wichita was 68–40–6.[1]

A native of Jacksonville, Illinois, Gebert attended Routt Catholic High School.[2] He played football at the University of Notre Dame under coaching great Knute Rockne and was one of the first coaches to gather upon the announcement of his death.[3][4] He was named one of Rockne's "Notre Dame All Stars" and played in the final game that Rockne was head coach.[5]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Wichita Shockers (Independent) (1930–1941)
1930 Wichita 6–3–1
1931 Wichita 7–3
1932 Wichita 7–2
1933 Wichita 8–2
1934 Wichita 5–3–1
1935 Wichita 5–4
1936 Wichita 4–5
1937 Wichita 7–3
1938 Wichita 7–2–1
1939 Wichita 5–3–2
1940 Wichita 6–4
1941 Wichita 1–6–1
Wichita: 68–40–6
Total:68–40–6

References

  1. Wichita St. Coaching Records Archived September 29, 2012, at the Wayback Machine.
  2. "Al Gebert Will Direct Wichita U." The Jacksonville Daily Journal. Jacksonville, Illinois. June 10, 1933. p. 3. Retrieved August 11, 2017 via Newspapers.com .
  3. Crash of Notre Dame legend left its mark in Kansas | Topeka Capital-Journal, The | Find Articles at BNET.com
  4. CJOnline.com | Web In-Depth | Sheriff's Department Investigation | Archived December 1, 2005, at the Wayback Machine.
  5. http://www.la84foundation.org/SportsLibrary/CFHSN/CFHSNv17/CFHSNv17n4e.pdf#2
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