Full name Alex Gibb Years Team | 1922–1933 Australia Name Alex Gibb | |
Alex Gibb was an Australian football (soccer) player. Gibb is recognised as Australia's first international captain and was awarded retrospectively by Football Federation Australia cap number 1.
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Club career
In a career lasting over twenty years, Gibb played for a number of Queensland clubs including Bundamba Athletic, Bundamba Rangers and South Brisbane Scottish.
International career
Gibb made his international debut for Australia in June 1922 in Australia's first recognised international match. Gibb played seven matches for Australia between 1922 and 1933, playing as captain in six matches.
Honours
In 2000 Gibb was inducted to the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
References
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