grover gibson???
 

Posted By: <b>wayne</b><p>my family always told me that my great,great,great uncle by the name of grover gibson played for the redlegs in the early 1900's. Has anybody heard of this player, or should I start a big brew- ha- ha within the family ranks. HELP ME PLEASE!!! THANKS<br /><br />Wayne

grover gibson???
 

Posted By: <b>davidcycleback</b><p>If Grover is his given first name, there was no Grover Gibson in the Majors. If Grover was his nickname, I would check a second time.

grover gibson???
 

Posted By: <b>wayne</b><p>Not sure if Grover was his given name or a nickname, family my family that hands down the legend says they dont know. Is there a way to find out?

grover gibson???
 

Posted By: <b>Hal Lewis</b><p>No player with the last name of "Gibson" ever played for Cincinnati.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/player_search.cgi?search=gibson&x=67&y=6" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.baseball-reference.com/player_search.cgi?search=gibson&x=67&y=6</a>

grover gibson???
 

Posted By: <b>wayne</b><p>what about Pittsburg?? Reason I bring that team up is because a few in my family say it was the pittsburg franchise he played for. (should of mentioned that in my previous post.Sry

grover gibson???
 

Posted By: <b>davidcycleback</b><p>A George Gibson played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the early 1900s.

grover gibson???
 

Posted By: <b>wayne</b><p>thanks for the help, and the fantastic resource!

grover gibson???
 

Posted By: <b>davidcycleback</b><p>Wayne, most early baseball players had nicknames (Babe Ruth, Lefty Grove, Cap Anson). Some had 2-3 nicknames. This can make identification tricky for obscure players, especially when they have a common last name. This is why I initially asked if Grover was his real name or a nickname.

grover gibson???
 

Posted By: <b>joe maples</b><p>George Gibson for the Pittsburg team had the nickname "Moon" in Basball Encyclopedia. If this is the player he has over 30 baseball cards.<br /><br />Joe

grover gibson???
 

Posted By: <b>Anonymous</b><p><img src="http://www.qualitycards.com/pictures/90546636.jpg">

grover gibson???
 

Posted By: <b>Patrick McMenemy</b><p>Hi Wayne:<br /><br />Was your ancestor from Canada...London, Ontario? That's where George "Moon" Gibson was born. He came up through Montreal in the minors, and played most of his career with Pittsburg. I happen to collect his cards. Here are a few:<br /><br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1135734529.JPG"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1135734566.JPG"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1135734599.JPG"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1135734728.JPG"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1135734765.JPG"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1135734805.JPG"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1135734875.JPG"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1135734936.JPG"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1135734963.JPG">

grover gibson???
 

Posted By: <b>wayne</b><p>I probably need to start asking a few more questions of my family, now that I know a few more facts. I'll keep you guys posted!!!