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Alexander Gibbs, Jr.[1] (February 22, 1941 – July 12, 2021) was an American professional football coach who was a longtime offensive line coach in the National Football League (NFL). He coached college football for over a decade before joining the Denver Broncos of the NFL in 1984. He won two Super Bowls with Denver.[2]
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| Born: | February 22, 1941 Morganton, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died: | July 12, 2021 (aged 80) Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
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| College: | Davidson |
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Gibbs was a well known proponent of the zone blocking scheme and popularized its use while he was offensive line coach of the Broncos.[3] Denver became famous at that time for its use of smaller and more agile offensive linemen and the success of its running backs, most notably Terrell Davis.[4] Gibbs was to enter his first season on Pete Carroll's Seattle Seahawks staff as the assistant head coach and offensive line coach in 2010,[5] but announced his unexpected retirement a week before the start of the NFL's 2010 regular season.[3][6] In May 2013 he returned to the Denver Broncos in a consultant role for one year.[7][8]
Gibbs died at his home in Phoenix, Arizona, on July 12, 2021.[9]
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