Matthew Gilbert High School
Matthew Gilbert High School was a high school for black students in Jacksonville, Florida. Like many black high schools of the time, it was reclassified as a junior high school after integration. It is now Matthew Gilbert Middle School.
Athletics
The Gilbert Panthers went undefeated (11–0) and won the FIAA State Football championship in 1958.
Notable alumni
- Henry Lee Adams Jr., first African-American judge in the middle district of Florida.
- Bob Hayes, Olympic sprinter, NFL Wide Receiver, the only athlete to win both an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring.
References
- ^ "History of Matthew William Gilbert School, No. 146". Jacksonville Public Library Digital Collections. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
- ^ Brown, Will (February 26, 2017). "Matthew W. Gilbert renames athletic field in honor of former principal". Retrieved November 27, 2017.
- ^ "100 years of Florida high school football: The 100 greatest players". December 5, 2007. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
- ^ Wilhelm Jr, Joe (July 5, 2007). "From the bench to the big screen: Adams documentary wins award, Morrow film due in fall". Retrieved November 27, 2017.
- ^ "Olympics Fan Guide: Bob Hayes". Retrieved November 27, 2017.
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