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Frederick Jean Gloden Jr. was an American professional football halfback who played for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) and the Miami Seahawks of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC). He played college football at Tulane University. Prior to his death, Gloden was the oldest living former NFL player.

Early life and college
Frederick Jean Gloden Jr. was born on December 21, 1918, in Dubuque, Iowa. He attended Dubuque Senior High School in Dubuque. Gloden played college football for the Tulane Green Wave of Tulane University. He was on the freshman team in 1937 and was a three-year letterman from 1938 to 1940. ==Professional career==
Professional career
Gloden went undrafted in the 1941 NFL draft. He played in six games for the Eagles during the 1941 season, rushing 22 times for 55 yards while also catching two passes for 13 yards. He was released on October 28, 1946. ==Personal life==
Personal life
In the week leading up to Super Bowl LII, Gloden, age 99, was interviewed by NBC 10 in Philadelphia where he made the prediction that the Eagles would beat the New England Patriots by six points. The story was also picked up by the NFL. He died on February 25, 2019, at the age of 100, in Philadelphia. Prior to his death, Gloden was the oldest living former NFL player. ==References==
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