Gifford Guy Zimmerman (August 25, 1900 – November 27, 1968) was a professional football player who played two seasons in the

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, with the

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and the

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. In 1926, he scored two

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s with the Bulldogs. Prior to playing in the NFL, Zimmerman played college football and

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. He played

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for the Syracuse basketball team for two seasons. On the football field, Giff was a 3-time letterman, playing wingback, tailback and

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for the 1921, 1922, and 1923 Syracuse football seasons. While at Syracuse, he was also on the track team and president of the Syracuse student body.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Zimmerman, Giff 1900 births 1968 deaths Players of American football from Akron, Ohio Akron Pros players Canton Bulldogs players Syracuse Orange men's basketball players Syracuse Orange football players American men's basketball players Forwards (basketball) Syracuse Orange men's track and field athletes