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John Gibbons
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Gibbons in 2015
New York Mets – No. 68
Catcher / Manager / Coach
Born: (1962-06-08) June 8, 1962 (age 61)
Great Falls, Montana, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 11, 1984, for the New York Mets
Last MLB appearance
October 4, 1986, for the New York Mets

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