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Maurie Gibb
| Personal information |
| Birth |
February 7, 1914, |
| Recruited from |
Rosedale |
| Height and weight |
183 cm / 78 kg |
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| Debut |
1934, Melbourne vs. , at |
| Team(s) |
Melbourne (1934-43)
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Maurie Gibb (born February 7, 1914) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne in the VFL during the 1930s and early 1940s.
Gibb originally tried out for Carlton but after being rejected was picked up by Melbourne. He was a forward and had his most prolific season in 1935 when he topped Melbourne's goalkicking with 59 goals in a tally which included two bags of nine. In 1940 and 1941 Gibb played in back to back premiership teams.
[edit] References
- Holmesby, Russel and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
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1940 Melbourne Demons Premiership Players |
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1941 Melbourne Demons Premiership Players |
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