Don Gilbert | |
Birth Date: | 6 October 1943 |
Birth Place: | Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
Import: | yes |
Position1: | Defensive back Head Coach |
Height Ft: | 5 |
Height In: | 10 |
Weight Lbs: | 196 |
College: | University of Buffalo |
Coaching Years1: | 1971–1975 |
Coaching Team1: | Ottawa Gee-Gees |
Playing Years1: | – |
Playing Team1: | Ottawa Rough Riders |
Playing Team2: | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
Honors: | Vanier Cup Champion - 1975 |
Don Gilbert (born October 6, 1943) was a Canadian football player and coach. He played four seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Ottawa Rough Riders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[1] He then went on to coach four seasons for the Ottawa Gee-Gees, winning the Vanier Cup in 1975.[2] He played college football for the Buffalo Bulls.[3]
He played high school football while attending Bennett High School in Buffalo, New York.[4]