Harry Gilmer
Biography
Harry Gilmer was Alabama's first true superstar of the modern era. A dazzling runner and passer, he finished in the top 5 of Heisman voting twice. He famously jumped while throwing passes, a style that captivated fans.
Rivalry Context
Harry Gilmer is tracked in the Iron Bowl History archive as a quarterback connected to Alabama during the 1944-1947 period. The profile is intended to place the person in rivalry context rather than serve as a complete career biography.
The recorded Iron Bowl mark for this profile is 2-2. Records are presented as rivalry-specific context and should be read alongside the linked game pages when a notable game is available.
Harry Gilmer's profile includes 4 documented achievements, including SEC Player of the Year (1945) and 2x All-American.
This profile currently has no linked notable-game archive entry, so the page focuses on biographical context, team affiliation, role, and available rivalry record data.
Achievements
- SEC Player of the Year (1945)
- 2x All-American
- College Football Hall of Fame
- #1 Overall NFL Draft Pick (1948)