Gil Wideman

Gil Wideman

Gil Wideman (died November 23, 2011 at UAB Hospital) was a gynecologist and member of the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority.

Wideman was one of the first physicians to integrate his clinical practice, as well as one of the first to hire an African-American nurse.

Wideman's wife, Frances was a founder of the Birmingham chapter of the Eagle Forum.

Wideman was first appointed to the BJCC board in 2006 and was noted for his stewardship of the authority's expenditures. He returned for a second term in 2011.

Wideman was critically injured in a four-car collision on U. S. Highway 280 near Valleydale Road on November 17, 2011. He died five days later, surrounded by family members.

References

• Williams, Roy L. (November 23, 2011) "Dr. Gil Wideman, BJCC board member, dies 5 days after car wreck on U.S. 280." Birmingham News