Pat Gibbs

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Pat Gibbs
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Position: Defensive back, Kick returner
Personal information
Born: (1950-04-05) April 5, 1950 (age 74)
Marshall, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school: Lutcher Stark (TX)
College: Lamar
NFL draft: 1972  / round: 9 / pick: 222
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Patrick Henry Gibbs (born April 5, 1950) is a former American football defensive back who played for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL).

He played with Lloyd Ricketson also. Gibbs played college football at Lamar University, where he also played wide receiver. [1] He was drafted by the Eagles in the 9th round of the 1972 NFL draft with the 222nd overall selection. [2] He made the Eagles for the 1972 regular season and played in their first two games, primarily as a kick returner. [2] [3] Against the Dallas Cowboys on September 17 he returned two kickoffs for 44 yards. [4] In his second game against the Cleveland Browns on September 24 he returned one kickoff for 17 yards and one punt for 8 yards. [4] In the second half of that game while attempting to field a kickoff he suffered a torn medial collateral ligament in his knee that required surgery and he had to miss the rest of the season. [5] [6] The Eagles waived him during the 1973 preseason. [7] He joined the Houston Texans of the World Football League (who relocated during the season to Shreveport, Louisiana to play as the Shreveport Steamer) for the 1974 season. [8] [9] [10] He finished the season tied for 4th in the league with 8 interceptions. [11] He also returned punts for the Texans/Steamer. [12] He was suspended by the Steamer before their 1975 season began after he left camp without permission after losing his starting job. [13] He signed with the New Orleans Saints for the 1976 NFL season but was cut during the preseason. [14] [15]

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References

  1. ↑ Shefski, Bill (August 11, 1972). "Gibbs survives Eagles' cut on his domino theory". Philadelphia Daily News . p. 42. Retrieved August 29, 2022– via newspapers.com.
  2. 1 2 "Pat Gibbs". Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Eagles are still a light year behind Dallas Cowboys". San Bernardino County Sun. August 30, 1972. p. D5. Retrieved August 29, 2022– via newspapers.com.
  4. 1 2 "Pat Gibbs Game Logs". Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Eagles lose Gibbs for 10 weeks". The Philadelphia Inquirer . September 25, 1972. p. 22. Retrieved August 29, 2022– via newspapers.com.
  6. ↑ Forbes, Gordon (July 21, 1972). "Pain becomes a way of life for "No Superman" Pat Gibbs". The Philadelphia Inquirer . pp. 1C–2C. Retrieved August 29, 2022– via newspapers.com.
  7. ↑ "Eagles place eight players on waivers". Standard-Speaker. September 4, 1973. p. 24. Retrieved August 29, 2022– via newspapers.com.
  8. ↑ "Bell's loss to Steamer gets sticky". Philadelphia Daily News . October 17, 1974. p. 48. Retrieved August 29, 2022– via newspapers.com.
  9. ↑ Byrd, Jerry (September 26, 1974). "Detroit Wheels coming to Shreveport after all". Shreveport Journal. p. 25. Retrieved August 29, 2022– via newspapers.com.
  10. ↑ "Texans gain initial triumph". Odessa American. July 18, 1974. p. 1B. Retrieved August 29, 2022– via newspapers.com.
  11. ↑ "1974 World Football League Leaders". Stats Crew. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Patrick Gibbs". Stats Crew. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  13. ↑ Van Thys, Nico (July 19, 1975). "Sleek new Steamer ready for opening test with Steel". The Times. p. 1-C. Retrieved August 29, 2022– via newspapers.com.
  14. ↑ "Saints ask police search for Gilliam". Florida Today. July 9, 1976. p. 3C. Retrieved August 29, 2022– via newspapers.com.
  15. ↑ "Saint honeymoon ends". Sun Herald. August 4, 1976. p. D-1. Retrieved August 29, 2022– via newspapers.com.
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