About Hoot Gibson
Lived 1921 – 1958 (aged 36). Hoot Gibson was an American basketball player.
Ward B. "Hoot" Gibson Jr. (December 5, 1921 – February 1, 1958) was an American professional basketball player. He played for several teams in the National Basketball League (NBL) and National Basketball Association (NBA).
Gibson was killed in a car accident in his hometown of Des Moines, Iowa when he lost control of the vehicle he was driving and hit a tree. He was survived by his wife, Vonnie.
NBA career statistics Legend GPGames played MPG Minutes per game FG% Field-goal percentage FT% Free-throw percentage RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hoot Gibson?
American professional basketball player (1921-1958)
When was Hoot Gibson born?
Hoot Gibson was born on 5 December 1921 in Des Moines.
When did Hoot Gibson die?
Hoot Gibson died on 1 February 1958 in Des Moines.
What was Hoot Gibson's occupation?
Hoot Gibson was a basketball player.
What nationality was Hoot Gibson?
Hoot Gibson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Hoot Gibson (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hoot Gibson. https://biography.guide/hoot-gibson-basketball-player/
MLA: "Hoot Gibson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hoot-gibson-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Hoot Gibson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hoot-gibson-basketball-player/.
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