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Al Gebert

Albert J. Gebert (July 30, 1906 – December 4, 1980) was an American football player and coach. He served as the 16th head football coach at the University of Wichita—now known Wichita State University—in Wichita, Kansas and he held that position for 12 seasons, from 1930 until 1941. His record at Wichita was 68–40–6.[1]

Key Information

A native of Jacksonville, Illinois, Gebert attended Routt Catholic High School.[2] He played football at the University of Notre Dame under coaching great Knute Rockne and was one of the first coaches to gather upon the announcement of his death.[3][4] He was named one of Rockne's "Notre Dame All Stars" and played in the final game that Rockne was head coach.[5]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Wichita Shockers (Central Intercollegiate Conference) (1930–1939)
1930 Wichita 6–3–1 4–1–1 2nd
1931 Wichita 7–3 5–1 T–1st
1932 Wichita 7–2 5–1 1st
1933 Wichita 8–2 6–0 1st
1934 Wichita 5–3–1 2–3 T–4th
1935 Wichita 5–4 3–1 T–1st
1936 Wichita 4–5 1–3 4th
1937 Wichita 7–3 4–0 1st
1938 Wichita 7–2–1 4–0 1st
1939 Wichita 5–3–2 4–0–1 1st
Wichita Shockers (Independent) (1940–1941)
1940 Wichita 6–4
1941 Wichita 1–6–1
Wichita: 68–40–6 38–10–1
Total: 68–40–6

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