Antonio Gibson (safety)
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Position: | Safety | ||||||
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Born: | Jackson, Mississippi | July 23, 1962||||||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 206 lb (93 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Jackson (MS) Murrah | ||||||
College: | Cincinnati | ||||||
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Antonio Maurice Gibson (born July 5, 1962) is a former
Early years
Gibson attended
After his sophomore season, he transferred to the University of Cincinnati. He led the team in tackles during the 1981 and 1982 seasons. He was named a team captain as a senior. He finished his career with 270 tackles and 7 interceptions. He also was a two-time AP Honorable-Mention All-American, All-Metro conference selection, and UC Bearcat Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year.
Professional career
Philadelphia Stars (USFL)
Gibson was selected by the
New Orleans Saints (first stint)
1986 season
During the 1986 season, he signed as a free agent with the New Orleans Saints. He was named the starting strong safety in the fourth week of the season. He posted 75 tackles, 2 interceptions, and was named to Football Digest's All-Rookie team.
1987 season
During the 1987 season, he posted 44 tackles and one interception in 10 starts. He suffered a broken arm in the tenth game against the New York Giants, and was placed on the injured reserve list.
1988 season
During the 1988 season, he registered 31 tackles, as well as a blocked field goal, during the 10 games that he played after dealing with a foot injury.
1989 season
During the 1989 season, he mostly served as a backup to Gene Atkins. He started 3 games during this season. He was a part of a defense that set eight franchise records, including fewest yards allowed and most fumbles recovered in a single-season.
Dallas Cowboys
In 1990, the
Birmingham Fire (WLAF)
Gibson played for the
New Orleans Saints (second stint)
On July 27, 1992, he signed with the New Orleans Saints as a free agent.[2] He was released before the start of the season. On November 19, he was re-signed to replace the injured Brett Maxie.[3] He served as a backup at safety and appeared in 6 games. At the end of the season, the Saints didn't re-sign him to a contract, which made him a free agent.
References
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- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved January 12, 2019.