John Gibbs (basketball)
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BornAugust 26, 1915
DiedApril 22, 1982 (aged 66)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 26, 1915 |
| Died | April 22, 1982 (aged 66) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College |
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| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 1947 | Flint Dow A.C.'s |
| 1947–1948 | Tulsa Ranchers |
Coaching | |
| 1959–1968 | Poplar Bluff HS |
John Wesley Gibbs (August 26, 1915 – April 22, 1982) was an American basketball player and coach.[1][2][3] He briefly played professional basketball for the Flint Dow A.C.'s in the National Basketball League (NBL) in two games during 1947–48.[2][4] He had previously played college basketball under coach Henry Iba at Oklahoma State University–Stillwater, and at the University of Central Missouri. He later had a career as a coach at Poplar Bluff High School from 1959–1968.[1]
