Rupert Gibb
Footscray and Richmond
AFL career
16 games8 goals
- Debut
- R15 1922 v FIT26 Aug 1922
- Most recent
- R17 1925 v GEE12 Sept 1925
Stats
Bio
One of three brothers to feature at the highest level alongside siblings Percy and Len, Rupert Gibb began his senior career with a brief three-game stint at Richmond in 1922. After struggling to cement a regular spot in the Tigers' lineup, he crossed to Footscray, helping the club transition from the VFA into the VFL. A rotating forward and midfielder, Gibb holds the distinction of being part of Footscray's inaugural VFL squad in 1925, where he played 13 matches and booted seven goals during the club's foundation year in the major league.
Profile
- Born
- 25 Aug 1900
- Died
- 04 July 1978 (aged 77y 313d)
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 83 kg
Teams
Family
- Brother:Percy Gibb, Len Gibb, Reg Gibb
- Nephew:Ray Gibb
Bio
1 revisionOne of three brothers to feature at the highest level alongside siblings Percy and Len, Rupert Gibb began his senior career with a brief three-game stint at Richmond in 1922. After struggling to cement a regular spot in the Tigers' lineup, he crossed to Footscray, helping the club transition from the VFA into the VFL. A rotating forward and midfielder, Gibb holds the distinction of being part of Footscray's inaugural VFL squad in 1925, where he played 13 matches and booted seven goals during the club's foundation year in the major league.