About Mel Gibson
Born 1940. Mel Gibson is an American basketball player and basketball coach.
Melvin Lee Gibson (born December 30, 1940) is an American retired basketball player and coach. The 6'3" and 180 lb former Western Carolina University guard played a single season in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1963–64, in which he appeared in nine games and recorded a total of 13 points. He played for the U.S. men's team at the 1963 FIBA World Championship. Gibson served as the head men's basketball coach at Charleston Southern University from 1967 to 1971 and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNC Wilmington) from 1972 to 1986.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Mel Gibson?
American basketball player and coach
When was Mel Gibson born?
Mel Gibson was born on 3 December 1940 in Rockingham.
What is Mel Gibson's occupation?
Mel Gibson is a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality is Mel Gibson?
Mel Gibson is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mel Gibson (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mel Gibson. https://biography.guide/mel-gibson/
MLA: "Mel Gibson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mel-gibson/.
Chicago: "Mel Gibson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mel-gibson/.
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