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]

Al Gebert
Biographical details
Born(1906-07-30)July 30, 1906
DiedDecember 4, 1980(1980-12-04) (aged 74)
Playing career
1928–1929Notre Dame
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1930–1941Wichita
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1930–1942Wichita
Head coaching record
Overall68–40–6
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
7 CIC (1931–1933, 1935, 1937–1939)

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
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Wichita Shockers (Central Intercollegiate Conference) (1930–1939)
1930 Wichita 6–3–14–1–12nd
1931 Wichita 7–35–1T–1st
1932 Wichita 7–25–11st
1933 Wichita 8–26–01st
1934 Wichita 5–3–12–3T–4th
1935 Wichita 5–43–1T–1st
1936 Wichita 4–51–34th
1937 Wichita 7–34–01st
1938 Wichita 7–2–14–01st
1939 Wichita 5–3–24–0–11st
Wichita Shockers (Independent) (1940–1941)
1940 Wichita 6–4
1941 Wichita 1–6–1
Wichita: 68–40–638–10–1
Total:68–40–6

References
  1. Wichita St. Coaching Records Archived September 29, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Al Gebert Will Direct Wichita U." The Jacksonville Daily Journal. Jacksonville, Illinois. June 10, 1933. p. 3. Retrieved August 11, 2017 – via Newspapers.com open access.
  3. Crash of Notre Dame legend left its mark in Kansas | Topeka Capital-Journal, The | Find Articles at BNET.com
  4. CJOnline.com | Web In-Depth | Sheriff's Department Investigation | Archived December 1, 2005, at the Wayback Machine
  5. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-05-06. Retrieved 2012-06-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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