About John Gibbons
Lived 1922 – 2008 (aged 86). John Gibbons was an American baseball player.
For other persons named John Gibbons see John Gibbons (disambiguation) John Eddie Gibbons (April 16, 1922 – June 16, 2008) was an American Negro league baseball pitcher for the 1941 Philadelphia Stars and New York Black Yankees.
A native of Milan, Georgia, Gibbons was the brother of fellow negro leaguer Walter Lee Gibbons. Gibbons died in Tampa, Florida in 2008 at age 86.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Gibbons?
American baseball player (1922-2008)
When was John Gibbons born?
John Gibbons was born on 16 April 1922 in Milan, Georgia.
When did John Gibbons die?
John Gibbons died on 16 June 2008 in Tampa, Florida.
What was John Gibbons's occupation?
John Gibbons was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Gibbons?
John Gibbons was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Gibbons (pitcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Gibbons. https://biography.guide/john-gibbons-baseball-player/
MLA: "John Gibbons." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-gibbons-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "John Gibbons." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-gibbons-baseball-player/.
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