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Hampden-Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney College Tigers

Hall of Fame

John Gibson

John Gibson

  • Class
    1982
  • Induction
    1994
  • Sport(s)
    Lacrosse

The top scorer in Hampden-Sydney lacrosse history, John Gibson is the first lacrosse player to be inducted into the Hampden-Sydney Athletic Hall of Fame.  Gibson holds the H-SC school record for most career goals (202) and most career points (266).  He also ranks third on the Tiger career list with 64 career assists.

As a senior in 1982, Gibson set a school record of 56 goals, leading the Tigers to a 12-4 record and the school's first appearance in the NCAA Division III lacrosse tournament.  He earned All-ODAC honors in 1981 and 1982 and earned All-America recognition in 1982. He was also selected to participate in the prestigious North-South All-Star Game in 1982.

Gibson is an officer and principal of Ellis Development Company in Virginia Beach, VA.

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