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Yahoo
02-07-2025
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Former NFL Veteran Dead Suddenly At 53
Former NFL Veteran Dead Suddenly At 53 originally appeared on The Spun. The football world lost yet another former defensive lineman in the span of several days. Last week saw the passing of former All-Pro defensive end Gerry Philbin, who died at 83 and enjoyed prolific career as a member of the New York Jets from 1964-1972— and now a more recent D-lineman has also transitioned. Advertisement Over the weekend, ex-Steelers/Bengals DT Oliver Gibson reportedly passed away at the age of 53. Gibson spent nine seasons in the NFL as a former fourth-round pick out of Notre Dame and was one of the more underrated pieces to those menacing "Blitzburgh" defenses of the '90s. The Romeoville, IL native was named USA Today's High School Defensive Player of the Year and a Parade Magazine All-American back in 1989 before parlaying that into a scholarship to South Bend and a near-decade long professional career. After his playing days, Gibson returned to his hometown where he took the head coaching job Romeoville High School starting in 2015. Advertisement Gibson appeared in 133 games with 57 starts across his nine years in the National Football League where he recorded 243 tackles, 17.5 sacks, 37 tackles for loss and batted down 10 passes. The 304-pound defensive tackle was also a part of Pittsburgh's 1995 Super Bowl team as a rookie, an accomplishment he relayed to the youth from his home area when he arrived back at Romeoville. Jan 23, 1996; Tempe, AZ, USA; FILE PHOTO; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle (98) Oliver Gibson during media day of Super Bowl XXX at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Imagn Images © Copyright Imagn Images© RVR Photos-Imagn Images 'When I talk to the kids, I tell them that everything that they've been through, I've been through. And everywhere that you want to go from Romeoville, you can do it," Gibson said at the time. May he rest in peace. Advertisement Related: Taylor Fritz's Girlfriend Turning Heads At Wimbledon Monday Former NFL Veteran Dead Suddenly At 53 first appeared on The Spun on Jul 1, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Washington Post
27-06-2025
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- Washington Post
Gerry Philbin, defensive end who helped Namath's New York Jets win Super Bowl, dies at 83
NEW YORK — Gerry Philbin, a defensive end who helped the New York Jets shock the Baltimore Colts in the Super Bowl after the 1968 season, has died, the team announced Friday. He was 83. The cause of death was dementia, Philbin's family told ESPN . Philbin spent nine seasons with the Jets and was a two-time All-AFL selection.
Yahoo
27-06-2025
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Gerry Philbin, defensive end who helped Namath's New York Jets win Super Bowl, dies at 83
NEW YORK (AP) — Gerry Philbin, a defensive end who helped the New York Jets shock the Baltimore Colts in the Super Bowl after the 1968 season, has died, the team announced Friday. He was 83. The cause of death was dementia, Philbin's family told ESPN. Advertisement Philbin spent nine seasons with the Jets and was a two-time All-AFL selection. In the third Super Bowl on Jan. 12, 1969, the Jets and quarterback Joe Namath brought legitimacy to the AFL and turned the game into a must-watch event when they beat the NFL champion Baltimore Colts 16-7. Philbin led a defense that forced five turnovers and held the Colts to their lowest point total of the season. The NFL and AFL merged in 1970. A native of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Philbin was a three-year starter at the University of Buffalo and was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 1964 NFL draft. He chose to play for the AFL's Jets instead and played 110 games over nine seasons for New York from 1964-72. Although sacks did not become an official statistic until 1982, the Jets credit Philbin with 64 1/2 sacks, the fourth most in franchise history. He became part of the Jets' Ring of Honor in 2011. Philbin played his last season for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1973. ___ AP NFL: The Associated Press
Fox Sports
27-06-2025
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- Fox Sports
Gerry Philbin, defensive end who helped Namath's New York Jets win Super Bowl, dies at 83
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Gerry Philbin, a defensive end who helped the New York Jets shock the Baltimore Colts in the Super Bowl after the 1968 season, has died, the team announced Friday. He was 83. The cause of death was dementia, Philbin's family told ESPN. Philbin spent nine seasons with the Jets and was a two-time All-AFL selection. In the third Super Bowl on Jan. 12, 1969, the Jets and quarterback Joe Namath brought legitimacy to the AFL and turned the game into a must-watch event when they beat the NFL champion Baltimore Colts 16-7. Philbin led a defense that forced five turnovers and held the Colts to their lowest point total of the season. The NFL and AFL merged in 1970. A native of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Philbin was a three-year starter at the University of Buffalo and was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 1964 NFL draft. He chose to play for the AFL's Jets instead and played 110 games over nine seasons for New York from 1964-72. Although sacks did not become an official statistic until 1982, the Jets credit Philbin with 64 1/2 sacks, the fourth most in franchise history. He became part of the Jets' Ring of Honor in 2011. Philbin played his last season for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1973. ___ AP NFL: recommended
Winnipeg Free Press
27-06-2025
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Gerry Philbin, defensive end who helped Namath's New York Jets win Super Bowl, dies at 83
NEW YORK (AP) — Gerry Philbin, a defensive end who helped the New York Jets shock the Baltimore Colts in the Super Bowl after the 1968 season, has died, the team announced Friday. He was 83. The cause of death was dementia, Philbin's family told ESPN. Philbin spent nine seasons with the Jets and was a two-time All-AFL selection. In the third Super Bowl on Jan. 12, 1969, the Jets and quarterback Joe Namath brought legitimacy to the AFL and turned the game into a must-watch event when they beat the NFL champion Baltimore Colts 16-7. Philbin led a defense that forced five turnovers and held the Colts to their lowest point total of the season. The NFL and AFL merged in 1970. A native of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Philbin was a three-year starter at the University of Buffalo and was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 1964 NFL draft. He chose to play for the AFL's Jets instead and played 110 games over nine seasons for New York from 1964-72. Although sacks did not become an official statistic until 1982, the Jets credit Philbin with 64 1/2 sacks, the fourth most in franchise history. He became part of the Jets' Ring of Honor in 2011. Philbin played his last season for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1973. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. ___ AP NFL:
