Fred Gillies

Frederick Montague Gillies (December 9, 1895 – May 1974) was a American football player and coach for the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League. He graduated from Cornell University in 1918 and was a member of the Quill and Dagger society. He appeared in 72 games as a tackle (51 as a starter) for the Chicago Cardinals between 1920 and 1928. He was All-Pro in 1922. He coached the team in 1928 (his final season as a player and only as a coach) to a 1-5 record.

Married Blanche Wilder. Adopted Theo Janet Howells, her mother was Gertrude Wilder, Blanches sister. Mr. Gillies worked and volunteered for the Republican Party. He was a survivor in a plane crash that took the life of aviator Eddie Stinson (founder of Stinson Aircraft Company). He suffered a leg injury that left him with a brace for life.