Lex Gibb was a former Australian professional soccer player who played as a half-back for Australian clubs and the Australia national soccer team and was son of Alex Gibb.

Early life

Gibb was born in

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, to Australia's first capped player

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Club career

Gibb played with the Bundamba Rangers and Latrobe. On 12 March 1948, it was rumoured that Lex Gibb would sign for Brisbane club Corinthians. A day later, he officially transferred to Corinthians where he received a £50 payment signing.

International career

Gibb played for the Australia national soccer team, and played 8 times in three match tours against

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Personal life

Family and relationships

Lex was born to father Alex Mother Margaret (nee Allan). He had brothers Alan and Alfie and sisters Margaret and Mary. Lex Gibb was married on 9 August 1941 to wife Myrtle Herton in Bundamba.

Career statistics

International

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Gibb, Lex Living people Australian men's soccer players Men's association football midfielders Australia men's international soccer players Year of birth missing (living people) Soccer players from Ipswich, Queensland