Jim Gibbons
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Position: TE
Date of Birth: September 26, 1936
Height / Weight: 6'2" / 220 lbs
First Team: DET (1958)
Last Team: DET (1968)
Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
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Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Jim Gibbons: Career Overview
Date of Birth: September 26, 1936
Position: Tight End (TE)
Career Timeline
- Team: Detroit Lions
- Years Active: 1958 - 1968
Career Highlights
- Gibbons played his entire professional career with the Detroit Lions, establishing himself as a reliable target in the team's passing game.
- He contributed to the Lions' offense during a period that saw the team compete in the NFL, helping to solidify the role of the tight end in the league.
- Gibbons was known for his blocking ability as well as his receiving skills, making him a versatile asset on the field.
- He was part of a Lions team that aimed for success in the tough NFL landscape of the 1960s.
Legacy
Though not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Jim Gibbons played a significant role during a transformative era for the tight end position. His contributions to the Detroit Lions helped pave the way for future generations of players at the position.
Source: gpt-4o-mini
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