Dennis Gibson

Dennis Gibson
Dennis Gibson
Position(s)
Linebacker
Jersey #(s)
98, 57
Born February 8, 1964 (1964-02-08) (age 47)
Des Moines, Iowa
Career information
Year(s) 19871995
NFL Draft 1987 / Round: 8 / Pick: 203
College Iowa State
Professional teams
Career stats
Tackles 582
Sacks 2.5
Interceptions 3
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards
  • No notable achievements

Dennis Michael Gibson (born February 8, 1964 in Des Moines, Iowa) is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League from 1987-1995 for the Detroit Lions and the San Diego Chargers. Perhaps his most memorable moment came in the 1994 AFC Championship game, when he sent the Chargers to the Super Bowl by lunging to block a 4th down pass attempt from Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Neil O'Donnell in the end zone to win the game.

Encore Pizza

Dennis Gibson now owns a pizza place in Johnston, Iowa called Encore Pizza (formerly known as the Pizza Oven)[1].