Career
Gibson joined Rangers in 1894 from junior side Royal Albert. He moved to Partick Thistle in 1904 where he remained for five years. He was capped 14 times by Scotland between 1895 and 1905, scoring one goal.
Gibson also represented the Scottish League XI 11 times.
Former Hibernian manager Willie McCartney stated that Gibson was "The greatest of my, and any generation following, in Scottish football", Steve Bloomer of Derby County and England described him as "The greatest football player I ever saw", and Gibson"s artistry led Harry Wood to dub him "Pavlova in football boots".