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Tragic Loss Shocks Notre Dame Community: Beloved Football Star Dies Mysteriously at 53

Tragic Loss Shocks Notre Dame Community: Beloved Football Star Dies Mysteriously at 53

Before wrapping up his career in 2004, Gibson spent time on the Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Illinois native finished his NFL career with 243 tackles and 17.5 sacks.

As you’d imagine, the football community is devastated by this week’s news. 

SOUTH BEND, IN – SEPTEMBER 01: General view of the Notre Dame campus during the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on September 1, 2007 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

“Devastated to hear of the passing of one of my favorite Chicago area players Oliver Gibson,” Prep football analyst Tom Lemming wrote. “1989 USA today DPOY. Romeoville HS, IL, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals. Wonderful young man, team leader with a great personality.”

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