Sonny Gibbs played college football for the TCU Horned Frogs.
11 Facts About Sonny Gibbs
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Sonny Gibbs accepted a football scholarship from Texas Christian University, to become part of the school's tradition at quarterback.
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Sonny Gibbs played in the East-West Shrine Game, the Hula Bowl and the Chicago College All-Star Game.
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Sonny Gibbs was selected by the Denver Broncos in the 14th round of the 1962 AFL Draft.
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In 1963, Sonny Gibbs entered the league as the tallest quarterback in NFL history.
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Sonny Gibbs developed a close relationship with Don Meredith, where Gibbs tried to emulate his lifestyle.
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In 1965, he walked away from the NFL, after Sonny Gibbs was told that he was going to be traded.
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Sonny Gibbs was a backup behind Bob Brodhead, making 9-of-19 completions for 196 yards, 2 touchdowns and one interception.
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Sonny Gibbs shared the position with quarterback Tom Kennedy, registering 59-of-113 completions for 848 yards, 4 touchdowns and 7 interceptions.
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Sonny Gibbs tallied 49-of-102 completions for 640 yards, one touchdown and 4 interceptions.
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Sonny Gibbs passed 98-of-219 completions for 1,118 yards, 8 touchdowns and 8 interceptions.