Earl C. Gilbert

Sport: Football (1966-68)
Position: Back
Inducted: 1978
Hometown: Houston, Texas

• Consensus All-American in 1968 and All-SWC from 1966-68
• Co-captain of 1968 SWC co-championship team
• Finished eighth in 1968 Heisman Trophy balloting
• First collegiate runner to gain 1,000-plus yards in three consecutive seasons
• Led UT in rushing from 1966-68 and in scoring as a junior and senior
• Team MVP three consecutive years
• First Longhorn to rush for 2,000 yards and the 3,000 yards in a career
• Career totals include 3,231 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns
• Named to All-Southwest team for era 1919-1969 by Football Writers Association of America
• Fifth round draft pick of New York Jets in 1968