Pat Gibbs

For the British military pilot and journalist, see Patrick Gibbs.

Pat Gibbs
No. 45
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).

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]

  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. ^ a b "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. ^ a b "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.