Members
Inductee
LAMBERSON, LAMBERT
LAMBERSON, LAMBERT
Born on October 29, 1933
La Porte, IN
Inducted On
May 5, 2019
Location Inducted
Merrillville, IN
Region Number
1
Laporte
Pioneer
La Porte
1952
As senior captain, led team to 8-1-1 record in Northern Indiana Conference 1951; named to All-Conference and All-State Teams.
Vanderbilt University
1956
Earned a full scholarship; played offensive guard and defensive linebacker; team upset Auburn in 1955 Gator Bowl; selected by team to receive first-ever Civitian Award, an award given annually by teammates to a player they most admire.
Served in US Army, then in Army Reserves while working at US Steel in Gary; coached Sacred Heart football team in La Porte; inducted into La Porte Slicer Football Hall of Fame; owner of a successful steel business in Tennessee.
Wife, Helen
Professional Athletic Background: Invited to Philadelphia Eagles training camp; head coach of Calumet Steelers 1962-1964.
