George Gibson (Tasmania cricketer)

George Gibson (christened 15 October 1827, died 8 October 1873) was an Australian first-class cricketer, who played three games for Tasmania over an 8-year period. He has the distinction of having participated in the first ever first-class cricket match in Australia.

George Gibson
Personal information
Full nameGeorge Gibson
Born15 October 1827 (christened)
Norfolk Plains, Tasmania, Australia
Died8 October 1873 (aged 45/46)
Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia
RelationsGeorge Herbert Bailey (son-in-law)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
185058Tasmania
First-class debut11 February 1851 Tasmania v Victoria
Last First-class25 February 1858 Tasmania v Victoria
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 3
Runs scored 12
Batting average 2.40
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 8
Catches/stumpings 0/
Source: CricketArchive, 15 August 2010

Gibson died in Sandy Bay, Tasmania.

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