Austin American-Statesman

Chris Gilbert, original Wishbone RB and once Texas' all-time leading rusher, dies at 79

Chris Gilbert, who was one of the Texas football program's first great running backs, died Monday. He was 79. The UT news release did not announce a cause of death, but the Houston Chronicle reported ...
The Salt Lake Tribune

Gordon Monson: Clark Gilbert has been called as an LDS apostle. Now, we’ll see if he’s chosen.

That was my first thought, my first sentence, when I heard that Clark Gilbert had been selected as the newest apostle for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. My second thought: “He’s 55 ...
Houston Chronicle

Late Houston native Chris Gilbert set the standard for Texas running backs. 'A tremendous talent'

AUSTIN — Chris Gilbert was as good as there ever was. Before there was Bijan Robinson. Before there was Cedric Benson. Before there was Ricky Williams and Earl Campbell and Rosey Leaks, there was ...
Houston Chronicle

Before Earl Campbell, there was Chris Gilbert: Texas icon dies at 79

Twelve former Texas Longhorns running backs received All-American honors during their time in Austin. One of them passed away at age 79 on Monday. Chris Gilbert, a standout Texas running back from ...
NPR

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