Thomas deMagnin Gilburg (born November 27, 1938) is a former

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player and coach. He was a punter and second-string

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for the

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of the

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(NFL) from 1961 to 1965. He was selected in the second round (21st overall) by the Colts from

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in the

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.1961 NFL Draft – Pro Sports Transactions.
/ref> Gilburg was the head football coach at

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for 28 seasons, from 1975 until 2002, compiling a record of 160–112–2.

Head coaching record

Football

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