Gil Steinke, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Gil Steinke

American football player

Date of Birth: 03-May-1919

Place of Birth: Brenham, Texas, United States

Date of Death: 10-May-1995

Profession: American football player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Gil Steinke

  • Gilbert Erwin Steinke (May 3, 1919 – May 10, 1995) was an American football player and coach.
  • He served as the head football coach of at Texas A&I University—now known as Texas A&M University–Kingsville—from 1954 to 1976 after having played at Texas A&I and then professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles.
  • Steinke led the Texas A&I Javelinas to six NAIA Football National Championships, in 1959, 1969, 1970, 1974, 1975, and 1976.
  • He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 1996.

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