About George Gibson
Lived 1914 – 1990 (aged 75–76). George Gibson was a British association football player.
Foreign career
In 1935 Gibson became one of the early English professional footballers to play abroad when he signed for Valenciennes, who had just been promoted to the top division in French football. After a year in France Gibson moved on to clubs in Northern Ireland and Ireland before returning to France to join RC Roubaix, who had just secured top-flight football.
Return to England
Towards the end of his career Gibson joined Workington, where he also represented the cricket club as a fast bowler and batsman and briefly returned to the Football League with Bradford City where he made three league appearances.
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Gibson?
English footballer, born 1912
When was George Gibson born?
George Gibson was born in 1914 in Stoke-on-Trent.
When did George Gibson die?
George Gibson died on 30 December 1990.
What was George Gibson's occupation?
George Gibson was an association football player.
What nationality was George Gibson?
George Gibson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Gibson (footballer, born 1912)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Gibson. https://biography.guide/george-gibson-association-football-player/
MLA: "George Gibson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-gibson-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "George Gibson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-gibson-association-football-player/.
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