Pat Gibson (journalist)

Born in South Ferriby, Lincolnshire, Gibson was the son of Sydney Gibson, a clerk who served in the World War II, and Dorothy, a nurse.^[2][1] He was educated at Barton-upon-Humber Grammar School and was a supporter of Grimsby Town F.C. and rugby, though his primary interest was cricket.^[2][1]

Gibson began his career at the Nottingham Evening Telegraph, where he met his wife, Enid Bennett, in 1958.^[2] They married in 1965 and had a son, Sean.^[2]

Gibson covered notable events in cricket, including the arrival of Garfield Sobers at Trent Bridge and the performances of Ian Botham.^[2] He served as the cricket correspondent for the Daily Express from 1975 to 1987 and for the Sunday Express from 1987 to 1994.^[2][3] Gibson later worked for The Times from 1994 until his retirement in 2016.^[2][3] He also served as the chairman of the Cricket Writers' Club from 2008 to 2014.^[2][4]