Career
He was a prominent center for the Vanderbilt Commodores of Vanderbilt University. Gude was frequently compared to former Commodore greats Carl Hinkle and Pete Gracey. "He was Vanderbilt"s main defensive cog." Gude was twice All-Securities and Exchange Commission. Gude was named to the Fox-Movietone All-America team in 1941.
He was drafted in the 14th round of the 1942 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears.
While serving in World World War II, Gude was a sergeant who played army football under Wallace Wade.
