About John Gibbs
Lived 1915 – 1982 (aged 66). John Gibbs was an American basketball player.
John Wesley Gibbs (August 26, 1915 – April 22, 1982) was an American basketball player and coach. He briefly played professional basketball for the Flint Dow A.C.'s in the National Basketball League (NBL) in two games during 1947–48. He had previously played college basketball under coach Henry Iba at Oklahoma State University–Stillwater, and at the University of Central Missouri. He later had a career as a coach at Poplar Bluff High School from 1959–1968.
He was the younger brother of NBL player Jim Gibbs.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Gibbs?
American professional basketball player (1915-1982)
When was John Gibbs born?
John Gibbs was born on 26 August 1915 in Mill Spring.
When did John Gibbs die?
John Gibbs died on 22 April 1982 in Poplar Bluff.
What was John Gibbs's occupation?
John Gibbs was a basketball player.
What nationality was John Gibbs?
John Gibbs was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Gibbs (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Gibbs. https://biography.guide/john-gibbs-basketball-player/
MLA: "John Gibbs." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-gibbs-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "John Gibbs." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-gibbs-basketball-player/.
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