Clement Gibson facts for kids
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Clement Herbert Gibson
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| Born | 23 August 1900 Entre Ríos Province, Argentina |
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| Died | 31 December 1976 (aged 76) Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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| Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm fast-medium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1919–1926 | Sussex | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1920–1921 | Cambridge University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1922/23–1939 | Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: CricketArchive, 23 January 2011
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Clement Herbert Gibson (born August 23, 1900 – died December 31, 1976) was a talented cricket player from Argentina. He became famous for his skills on the cricket field, especially during his younger years. He was known as a fast-medium bowler, meaning he could bowl the ball quickly and make it swing.
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Clement Gibson's Cricket Journey
Early Life and School Cricket
Clement Gibson was born in Argentina. He was the second son of a well-known family. He went to Eton College, a famous school in England. Even though World War I had stopped most cricket games, Gibson was so good that he was chosen as one of the "Cricketers of the Year" in 1918 by Wisden. This book is like the "bible of cricket." He was also the captain of the cricket team at Eton in both 1918 and 1919.
Facing the Australian Giants
After Eton, Gibson went to Clare College, Cambridge, a part of Cambridge University. He played very well for the Cambridge University Cricket Club. In 1921, he got a big chance. He was picked by a former England captain, Archie MacLaren, to play against the powerful Australian team. This Australian team was almost unbeatable, having won eight Test matches in a row against England.
In this exciting match, Gibson showed his amazing talent. He took six Australian wickets for only 64 runs in the second part of the game. This helped his team beat the strong Australians.
Cricket Around the World
After his time at Cambridge, Clement Gibson went on an unofficial cricket tour to Australia and New Zealand. He traveled with the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) team, which was also led by Archie MacLaren.
Gibson was invited to join the official England tour to Australia and New Zealand in 1924-25. However, he decided not to go. He had moved back to Argentina, where he lived for most of his life. Even so, he still played cricket sometimes. He played a few games for Sussex until 1926. His very last professional game was for the MCC in 1939.
Leading the South American Team
In 1932, Clement Gibson had the honor of being the captain for the South American touring team. This team played six important matches in England. He also played for the Argentine national team when other teams visited Argentina.
Later Life
Clement Gibson passed away in Buenos Aires, Argentina, when he was 76 years old. He is remembered as a talented cricketer who made a mark in the sport, especially during his early career.
