| Earl C. 'Chris' Gilbert |
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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
