About Paul Gibson
Lived 1948 – 1975 (aged 26). Paul Gibson was an American athletics competitor and american football player.
Paul Dean Gibson (June 20, 1948 – May 23, 1975) was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL).
Career A track star at University of Texas at El Paso, Gibson won the 1970 NCAA high hurdles title. He was drafted in the eighth round of the 1972 NFL draft by the Buffalo Bills and was a member of the Green Bay Packers that season. He played at the collegiate level at the University of Texas at El Paso. After appearing in one game for the Packers, he signed with the International Track Association in 1974.
He died from injuries suffered in an auto accident in 1975.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paul Gibson?
American football player (1948-1975)
When was Paul Gibson born?
Paul Gibson was born on 20 June 1948 in Paris.
When did Paul Gibson die?
Paul Gibson died on 23 May 1975 in El Paso.
What was Paul Gibson's occupation?
Paul Gibson was an athletics competitor and american football player.
What nationality was Paul Gibson?
Paul Gibson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Paul Gibson (wide receiver)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Gibson. https://biography.guide/paul-gibson-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "Paul Gibson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paul-gibson-athletics-competitor/.
Chicago: "Paul Gibson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paul-gibson-athletics-competitor/.
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