About Paul Gibson
Lived 1924 – 1999 (aged 74). Paul Gibson was an American canadian football player and american football player.
Paul Edward "Spider" Gibson (August 25, 1924 – August 11, 1999) was an American professional football player who played at the end, quarterback, and defensive end positions. He played college football for NC State and professional football for the Buffalo Bills, Ottawa Rough Riders, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Early life Gibson was born in 1924 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He attended and played football at Mineral Springs High School in Mineral Springs, North Carolina. He also played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1950 and for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 1951. He appeared in 23 CFL games.
Family and later years Gibson died in 1999 at age 74 in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Who was Paul Gibson?
American football player
When was Paul Gibson born?
Paul Gibson was born on 25 August 1924 in Winston-Salem.
When did Paul Gibson die?
Paul Gibson died on 11 August 1999 in Charleston, South Carolina.
What was Paul Gibson's occupation?
Paul Gibson was a canadian football player and american football player.
What nationality was Paul Gibson?
Paul Gibson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Gibson. https://biography.guide/paul-gibson-canadian-football-player/
MLA: "Paul Gibson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paul-gibson-canadian-football-player/.
Chicago: "Paul Gibson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paul-gibson-canadian-football-player/.
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