Sonny Gibbs
 Sonny Gibbs on cover of 1962 Official Collegiate Football Record Book | |||
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| Position: | Quarterback | ||
| Personal information | |||
| Born: | October 25, 1939 Graham, Texas, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Graham (TX) | ||
| College: | Texas Christian | ||
| NFL draft: | 1962 / Round: 2 / Pick: 18 | ||
| AFL draft: | 1962 / Round: 14 / Pick: 106 | ||
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Guy Gilbert Gibbs Jr. (born October 25, 1939) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions. He played college football at Texas Christian University.
Early life
Gibbs was a highly recruited athlete coming out of
As a sophomore, he shared the quarterback position with Donald George, recording 47 completions (second in the conference) out of 111 attempts (second in the conference) for 473 yards (fifth in the conference), 3 touchdowns (tied for fifth in the conference) and 9 interceptions.
In 1961, as a junior he registered 71 completions (second in the conference) out of 137 attempts (led the conference) for 999 yards (led the conference), 6 touchdowns (tied for second in the conference) and 8 interceptions. He also played a key role in beating the #1 ranked University of Texas and received the Rogers Trophy as the team MVP at the end of the season.
As a senior, he was the second leading passer in the conference with 89 completions out of 169 attempts for 1,013 passing yards, 9
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
With no first round draft choice in the
In
Toledo (UFL)
In 1964, he signed with the Toledo Tornadoes of the United Football League at the request of the Dallas Cowboys.[3]
Detroit Lions
Even though he signed a three-year no-cut contract that was honored by the Dallas Cowboys, he was released before the start of the 1964 season.[4] On October 27, 1964, because the Cowboys still held Gibbs rights, the Detroit Lions traded a fourth-round draft choice (#53-Bob Svihus) and paid over US$40,000 to be able to sign him, so he could back up Milt Plum, after Earl Morrall was lost for the year with a broken collarbone.[5]
In
Philadelphia Bulldogs (Continental League)
In 1965, he signed with the Philadelphia Bulldogs of the Continental Football League.[7] He was a backup behind Bob Brodhead, making 9-of-19 completions (47.4%) for 196 yards, 2 touchdowns and one interception.
Brooklyn Dodgers (Continental League)
In 1966, he was selected in the Continental Football League expansion draft by the Brooklyn Dodgers.[8] He shared the position with quarterback Tom Kennedy, registering 59-of-113 completions (52.2%) for 848 yards, 4 touchdowns and 7 interceptions.
Akron Vulcans (Continental League)
In July 1967, he was signed by the new Akron Vulcans franchise.[9] He started 4 games and went 1-3, before the club folded. He tallied 49-of-102 completions (48%) for 640 yards, one touchdown and 4 interceptions.
Charleston Rockets (Continental League)
On September 27, 1967, he was signed by the Charleston Rockets to replace quarterback Ron Miller.[10] He passed 98-of-219 completions (44.7%) for 1,118 yards, 8 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. He finished out his career the same year.
References
- ^ "Osweiler hopes to outshine NFL's tallest QBs". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Gibbs Cut by Dallas". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Things Looking Up For Tornadoes". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "NFL Teams Cut Down To 40-Player Limit". Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ "Lions Obtain Sonny Gibbs from Dallas". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Pro Football". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Minute Sports Page". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Dodgers Claim Rifles' Marriott, Beavers' Pelkington In Draft". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Strike Endangers Vulcans' Future". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Rockets Happy With Gibbs". Retrieved February 19, 2020.