Alec Gibson

Alec Raymond Gibson (born December 9, 1963) is a former

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in the

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for the

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. Gibson played in three games for the

in 1987. The

went 3-0 during the strike. Defeating the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants, and Dallas Cowboys. Gibson caused Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett to fumble the football twice on Monday Night Football in Dallas the last replacement game played in 1987. He played college football at Ventura Junior College where he was an All-American defensive tackle and at the

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as a defensive end. In 1988, he played Arena football for the New York Knights. Gibson played 11 of 12 games before injuring his right knee (ACL) which put an end to his career. Alec Gibson was recently awarded a Super Bowl ring along with the other replacement players from the Washington Redskins' 1987 season. 1963 births Living people American football defensive ends Illinois Fighting Illini football players Washington Redskins players New York Knights (arena football) players Players of American football from Columbus, Ohio {{defensive-lineman-1960s-stub