Fred Gloden facts for kids
Gloden pictured c. 1941 at Tulane
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| Position: | Halfback | ||||||||||||||
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| Born: | December 21, 1918 Dubuque, Iowa, U.S. |
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| Died: | February 25, 2019 (aged 100) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 187 lb (85 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school: | Dubuque (IA) | ||||||||||||||
| College: | Tulane | ||||||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 1938 | ||||||||||||||
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Frederick Jean Gloden Jr. (December 21, 1918 – February 25, 2019) was an American football player. He played as a halfback for the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League (NFL). He also played for the Miami Seahawks. Gloden went to college at Tulane University. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He lived to be 100 years old.
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Fred Gloden's Football Journey
Early Life and College
Fred Gloden was born in Dubuque, Iowa. He went to Dubuque Senior High School. Later, he played college football at Tulane University. He was a talented player there.
Playing in the NFL
After college, Fred Gloden joined the Philadelphia Eagles in 1941. He played as a halfback. A halfback is a player who runs with the ball and sometimes catches passes. He was also a member of the Miami Seahawks in 1946. This team was part of the All-America Football Conference, another professional football league at the time.
Serving His Country
During his life, Fred Gloden bravely served in the United States Navy. He was part of the military during World War II. Many athletes paused their careers to help their country during this important time.
A Special Prediction
Fred Gloden lived a very long life. Before he passed away, he was one of the oldest living former NFL players. In 2018, when he was 99 years old, he made a special prediction. He was interviewed before Super Bowl LII. He said that the Philadelphia Eagles would beat the New England Patriots by six points. This prediction was very exciting because the Eagles did win that game! He passed away in February 2019, at the age of 100.
