Gene Alderton

Gene Alderton
Alderton (left) presents Prince Philip an autographed football on October 17, 1957.
Profile
PositionCenter
Personal information
BornApril 3, 1934
Cumberland, Maryland, U.S.
DiedJuly 2, 1992(1992-07-02) (aged 58)
Hyattsville, Maryland, U.S.
Career information
CollegeMaryland (1955–1957)
NFL draft1957: 15th round, 179 by the Detroit Lionsth overall pick
Career history
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Awards and highlights

Wayne Eugene Alderton (April 3, 1934 – July 2, 1992) was an American football player. He played college football for the University of Maryland. He was selected by the Detroit Lions of the National Football League in the 1957 NFL draft.