About Dick Gibson
Lived 1900 – 1968 (aged 67). Dick Gibson was an american football player.
Richard Marion Gibson (December 5, 1900 – November 23, 1968) was an American football player.
Gibson was born in Jefferson County, Kentucky, in 1900. He attended Louisville Male High School and then enrolled at Centre College. He played college football at Centre where he was one of the stars in the team's line. He appeared in two games for the Brecks, both as a starter at the tackle position. In September 1923, Gibson was selected as captain and coach of the 1923 Brecks team. He appeared in three games, all as a starter at tackle and guard during the 1923 season.
Gibson died in 1968 in Greenville, Indiana.
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Who was Dick Gibson?
American football player
When was Dick Gibson born?
Dick Gibson was born on 5 December 1900 in Jefferson County.
When did Dick Gibson die?
Dick Gibson died on 23 November 1968.
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Dick Gibson was an american football player.
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