About Jim Gibbs
Lived 1913 – 2010 (aged 96). Jim Gibbs was an American basketball player and basketball coach.
James Elmer Gibbs (August 19, 1913 – May 31, 2010) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Toledo Jeeps and Flint Dow A.C.'s in the National Basketball League (NBL) and averaged 5.5 points per game. Gibbs also served as a player-coach for the Tulsa Ranchers in the Professional Basketball League of America during 1947–48.
He was the older brother of NBL player John Gibbs.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Gibbs?
American basketball player (1913-2010)
When was Jim Gibbs born?
Jim Gibbs was born on 19 August 1913 in Mill Spring.
When did Jim Gibbs die?
Jim Gibbs died on 31 May 2010 in Bartlett.
What was Jim Gibbs's occupation?
Jim Gibbs was a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality was Jim Gibbs?
Jim Gibbs was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Gibbs (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Gibbs. https://biography.guide/jim-gibbs-basketball-player/
MLA: "Jim Gibbs." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-gibbs-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Jim Gibbs." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-gibbs-basketball-player/.
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