About Thomas Gibson
Lived 1880 – 1937 (aged 57). Thomas Gibson was a British rugby union player.
Thomas Alexander Gibson (30 January 1880, Gateshead – ) was a British international rugby player.
He was born in Gateshead, Durham. His brothers were international rugby players Charles Gibson and George Ralph Gibson.
He played rugby as a forward for Northern. In 1903 he took part in the British Lions tour of South Africa, playing three games. He was then capped twice for England for the 1905 Home Nations Championship.
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Who was Thomas Gibson?
British rugby player (1880–1937)
When was Thomas Gibson born?
Thomas Gibson was born on 30 January 1880.
When did Thomas Gibson die?
Thomas Gibson died on 27 April 1937.
What was Thomas Gibson's occupation?
Thomas Gibson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Thomas Gibson?
Thomas Gibson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas Gibson (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thomas Gibson. https://biography.guide/thomas-gibson-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Thomas Gibson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/thomas-gibson-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Thomas Gibson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/thomas-gibson-rugby-union-player/.
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