Kline Gilbert
American football player (1930-1987)
Kline Gilbert (November 22, 1930 , June 14, 1987) was an American professional football player who was an offensive tackle for the Chicago Bears in the National Football League (NFL) from 1953 to 1957. He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels.
Gilbert made the Pro Bowl in 1957, but was traded in the offseason to the Los Angeles Rams for Bob Carey and Jesse Whittenton. He refused to report to the Rams and retired soon after.
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