Don Gibson (footballer)

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Don Gibson (born 12 May 1929 in Manchester) is an English footballer who played at right half-back. He is the son-in-law of Matt Busby. He joined Manchester United in 1946 as an amateur. He made his first-team debut in the First Division on 26 August 1950 against Bolton Wanderers. In the 1952-53 season, he lost his first-team place to Johnny Carey, who was moved to right half-back after Tommy McNulty was introduced at right-back. He left United for Sheffield Wednesday in 1955 on a £8000 transfer, after making 115 appearances and scoring no goals. He later moved to Leyton Orient.