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Gilbert Ford

American basketball player and business executive (1931-2017) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 85

Gilbert "Gib" Ford was an American basketball player and business executive, who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics as part of the American basketball team, which won the gold medal. Born in Tulia, Texas, he played college basketball at the University of Texas.

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ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Texas Longhorns men's basketball1951-1954

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He worked for thirty-five years at Converse, Inc., ultimately becoming the company's chairman and CEO.

Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1931 to 2017 · aged 85