About Fred Gibson
Lived 1912 – 2013 (aged 101). Fred Gibson was a British cricketer.
Alfred Leonard Gibson (13 February 1912 – 28 June 2013)
Born at Devon, Jamaica, where he was taught cricket by the manager of a banana plantation and once played in a match featuring George Headley. Gibson moved to England in 1944, accompanied by a friend, He scored a total of 17 runs in his two matches, at an average of 5.66, with a high score of 11. He suffered arm and head injuries in a car accident midway through the 1946 season and was not reengaged by the county.
Gibson died at a nursing home at Manton, Rutland on 28 June 2013. At the time of his death he was the second-oldest surviving county cricketer, behind Cyril Perkins.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fred Gibson?
English cricketer (1912-2013)
When was Fred Gibson born?
Fred Gibson was born on 13 February 1912 in British Jamaica, Devon, Jamaica, Middlesex County, Jamaica.
When did Fred Gibson die?
Fred Gibson died on 28 June 2013 in Manton.
What was Fred Gibson's occupation?
Fred Gibson was a cricketer.
What nationality was Fred Gibson?
Fred Gibson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Fred Gibson (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Gibson. https://biography.guide/fred-gibson-cricketer/
MLA: "Fred Gibson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-gibson-cricketer/.
Chicago: "Fred Gibson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-gibson-cricketer/.
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