Bob Gibson (American football)

Bob Gibson
Biographical details
Born(1927-04-06)April 6, 1927
Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
DiedApril 10, 2015(2015-04-10) (aged 88)
Fort Myers, Florida, U.S.
Playing career
1946–1949Youngstown State
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
195?–1955East Liverpool HS (OH)
1956–1964Bowling Green (OL)
1965–1967Bowling Green
1974Memphis Southmen (off. backs)
1975Charlotte Hornets
1976Detroit Lions (off. backs)
1977–1978New York Giants (OC)
Head coaching record
Overall19–9 (college)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 MAC (1965)

Robert M. Gibson (April 6, 1927[1] – April 10, 2015) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Bowling Green University 1965 to 1967. Gibson played college football as a quarterback at Youngstown State University, from which he graduated in 1950. Coaching for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) as offensive coordinator in 1978, Gibson most famously called the play that resulted in the "Miracle at the Meadowlands".[2]

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  2. ^ "Robert M. and Cynthia H. Gibson Jr". The News-Press. May 2, 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2015.