Tex Gibbons

For other persons named John Gibbons see John Gibbons (disambiguation)
Tex Gibbons
Personal information
Born(1907-10-07)October 7, 1907
Elk City, Oklahoma Territory, U.S.
DiedMay 30, 1984(1984-05-30) (aged 76)
La Habra, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
CollegeSouthwestern (Kansas)
PositionGuard
Medals
Representing  United States
Men's basketball
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1936 Berlin Team competition

John Haskell "Tex" Gibbons (October 7, 1907 – May 30, 1984) was an American basketball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

He was the captain of the 1936 Olympics American basketball team, which won the gold medal. He played one match.

He is also the father of Michael, Donald and educator William Gibbons.[citation needed]

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