Dick Gibson

This is the player profile for Dick Gibson, born in Williamstown, Victoria in 1866. Played for South Melbourne in the VFL/AFL. Dick Gibson also officiated as a field and boundary umpire.

Player Details

Name: Richard Gibson
Alias: Dick Gibson
DOB: 13/07/1866
POB: Williamstown, Victoria
DOD: 28/10/1943
Height: 180cm

Player History

Full Team History: South Melbourne
Total Matches (Goals): 29 (9)
VFL/AFL Team History: South Melbourne (1897-1898)
VFL/AFL Matches (Goals): 29 (9)

Player Accolades

VFL/AFL Debutant: 7th player to debut for South Melbourne / Sydney in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Matches Played: 29 matches played for South Melbourne / Sydney in the VFL/AFL (1897-1898), with 2 as captain
VFL/AFL Leadership: South Melbourne / Sydney team vice-captain (1897-1898)

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