Pat Gibson (journalist)

John Patrick Gibson (24 March 1942 – 23 November 2023) was a British cricket journalist.[1]

Early life and education

Born in South Ferriby, Lincolnshire, Gibson was the son of Sydney Gibson, a clerk who served in the World War II, and Dorothy, a nurse.[2][1] He was educated at Barton-upon-Humber Grammar School and was a supporter of Grimsby Town F.C. and rugby, though his primary interest was cricket.[2][1]

Career

Gibson began his career at the Nottingham Evening Telegraph, where he met his wife, Enid Bennett, in 1958.[2] They married in 1965 and had a son, Sean.[2]

Gibson covered notable events in cricket, including the arrival of Garfield Sobers at Trent Bridge and the performances of Ian Botham.[2] He served as the cricket correspondent for the Daily Express from 1975 to 1987 and for the Sunday Express from 1987 to 1994.[2][3] Gibson later worked for The Times from 1994 until his retirement in 2016.[2][3] He also served as the chairman of the Cricket Writers' Club from 2008 to 2014.[2][4]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Tributes to passionate Grimsby Town reporter Pat Gibson". 8 December 2023 – via Grimsby Telegraph.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "Pat Gibson obituary". The Times. 13 December 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Pat Gibson: A tribute | Cricket Writers' Club".
  4. ^ "Cricket writers celebrate 'Gibbo's' six years' service". 2 May 2014.
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