{"id":29541,"date":"2025-07-01T21:00:28","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T21:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=29541"},"modified":"2025-07-01T21:00:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T21:00:28","slug":"the-football-world-is-sending-prayers-after-former-nfl-star-tragically-dies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=29541","title":{"rendered":"The Football World Is Sending Prayers After Former NFL Star Tragically Dies"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Football World Is Sending Prayers After Former NFL Star Tragically Dies<\/h1>\n
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The NFL<\/a> world is in mourning after former Bengals defensive tackle Oliver Gibson passed away at the age of 53.<\/p>\n

His cause of death has not been released.<\/p>\n

Gibson played nine seasons in the NFL after the Steelers selected the former Fighting Irish star.<\/p>\n

He was taken by the Steelers in the fourth round (120th overall) in the 1999 NFL Draft<\/a>. He spent four seasons in Pittsburgh before signing with Cincinnati.<\/p>\n

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Gibson spent five seasons with the Bengals and started 57 straight games from 1999 to 2002 after signing with Cincinnati in free agency in March 1999.<\/p>\n

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After his playing days, Gibson got into coaching at the high school level. He was named head football coach at his alma mater, Romeoville High School.<\/p>\n

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In all, Oliver Gibson played in 133 games, recorded 17.5 sacks, and 243 combined tackles. The best season of his career came in 1999, when he put together 4.5 sacks with 41 tackles.<\/p>\n

Fans Send Prayers To Oliver Gibson<\/h2>\n
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Text: 1999.1212.10.1\u2013BENGALS\u2013digital image\u2013Kimo von Oelhoffen of the Bengals celebrates after the Browns fumbled in the 2nd quarter at Cinergy Field Sunday. Oliver Gibson is left. Photo by Craig Ruttle\/Cincinnati Enquirer<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cWow. Yet another sports athlete dies. My heart goes out to Notre Dame of what happened\u2764\ufe0f,\u201d <\/strong>one fan said.<\/p>\n

\u201cA part of that great \u201993 team that should have been awarded at least a share of the NC. Had a good 9-year NFL career too. Sad seeing someone pass so young,\u201d <\/strong>a second person stated.<\/p>\n

\u201cWow\u2026was in Freshman class with that guy. Always God for a laugh and genuine conversation R.I.P,\u201d<\/strong> a third fan said of his unexpected death.<\/p>\n

\u201cPrayers for his family and friends in this time of grieving. RIP OG \u2618\ufe0f\u2618\ufe0f\u2618\ufe0f,\u201d <\/strong>a fourth fan said of Oliver Gibson.<\/p>\n

\u201csending prayers to all family and friends,\u201d<\/strong> a fifth person wrote.<\/p>\n

\u201cSending my thoughts and prayers to his family,\u201d<\/strong> one final fan commented.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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