Alec Gibson
American football player (born 1963)
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Alec Raymond Gibson (born December 9, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL) in 1987. He played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini.[1][2]
PositionDefensive end
BornDecember 9, 1963
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
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| Position | Defensive end | ||||||||||
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| Born | December 9, 1963 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | Burnsville (MN) | ||||||||||
| College | Illinois | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1986: undrafted | ||||||||||
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Career
In 1987, Gibson played in three games for the Washington Redskins as a replacement player. In 1988, Gibson played Arena football for the New York Knights. He played 11 of 12 games before injuring his right knee (ACL), which put an end to his career.[citation needed]
In 2018, Gibson was awarded a Super Bowl ring for playing for the Redskins in 1987, the year they won Super Bowl XXII.[3]
