David Gibson (footballer, born 1895)

David Gibson (29 September 1895 – 26 September 1964) was a Scottish footballer who played as a left back, initially for hometown team Kilmarnock where he played for seven seasons between 1919 and late 1925[1] (Joe Nibloe establishing himself in the position thereafter). He had a short spell at Preston North End[2] before moving to the American Soccer League[3] where he featured for Springfield Babes, Fall River F.C. and Providence F.C. over five years,[4][a] returning to Scotland in 1932 with Queen of the South and Galston (both then playing in the Scottish Football Alliance league).[2]

David Gibson
Personal information
Date of birth 29 September 1895
Place of birth Kilmarnock, Scotland
Date of death 26 September 1964(1964-09-26) (aged 68)
Place of death Kilmarnock, Scotland
Position(s) Left back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Shawfield
1919–1925 Kilmarnock 236 (1)
1925–1926 Preston North End 13 (0)
1926–1927 Springfield Babes 13 (0)
1927Falkirk (loan) 0 (0)
1927–1928 Fall River F.C. 41 (0)
1928–1931 Providence F.C. 117 (0)
1931 Fall River F.C. 11 (0)
1932–1934 Queen of the South
1934–1935 Galston
Total 390 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He won the Scottish Cup with Kilmarnock in 1920[7][8] and the National Challenge Cup with Fall River in 1927.

References

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  1. ^ Statistics for 1926–27 have been confused with fellow Scottish defender William Gibson and added to the record of a third player, Daniel Gibson).[5][6]
  1. ^ (Kilmarnock player) Gibson, D., FitbaStats
  2. ^ a b Gibson David Image 1 Kilmarnock 1921, Vintage Footballers
  3. ^ John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  4. ^ Dave Gibson, SoccerStats.us
  5. ^ Bill Gibson, SoccerStats.us
  6. ^ Daniel Gibson, SoccerStats.us
  7. ^ "17-04-1920 Albion Rovers (N) Scottish Cup Final | Killie Win Their 1st of 3 Scottish Cups". KillieFC. Archived from the original on 18 August 2019. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  8. ^ "Kilmarnock, 3; Albion Rovers, 2. Scottish Cup–Final Tie". The Glasgow Herald. 19 April 1920. p. 13. Retrieved 23 August 2020.