Alex Gibb was an Australian soccer player who played half-back with Queensland clubs and the Queensland and Australia national teams.
11 Facts About Alex Gibb
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Alex Gibb was born in Leinster, Ireland, but was raised to Scottish parents in Musselburgh.
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Alex Gibb played at local clubs Musselburgh Union, Newton Grange and Musselburgh Athletic.
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Alex Gibb played for a number of Queensland clubs including Bundamba Athletic, Bundamba Rangers and South Brisbane Scottish.
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Alex Gibb had left the Bundamba Rangers and was transferred to South Brisbane Scottish as a player-coach on 22 March 1923.
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At age 34, Alex Gibb began his international career playing through a 14-match tour with Australia playing in central midfield and right-half positions.
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Alex Gibb made his international debut for Australia in June 1922 in Australia's first recognised international match, against New Zealand.
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Alex Gibb played six Test matches for Australia between 1922 and 1923, playing as captain in all of those matches where he had played in Australia's first international win.
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Alex Gibb married Margaret Allan in November 1911 children Margret, Lex, Alan, Alf and Mary born in Ipswich.
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Alex Gibb's brother, Aired died at age 53 in October 1939.
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In 2000 Alex Gibb was inducted to the Australian Football Hall of Fame.