Jake Gibbs
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Jerry Dean Gibbs
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.
- School University of Mississippi
- Debut September 11, 1962
- Final Game September 29, 1971
- Born November 7, 1938 in Grenada, MS USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Catcher Jake Gibbs played a decade with the New York Yankees. After backing up Elston Howard for a number of years, he was the team's first-string catcher during the heart of the second dead-ball era, from 1967-69. He eventually lost the first-string job to Thurman Munson, but continued as a back-up with the team through 1971.
He also was a quarterback on the college football team at the University of Mississippi and is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. After his major league career ended, he returned to Mississippi and was their baseball coach for 19 seasons (1972-1990). Among the players at Ole Miss during that time were Jeff Fassero and Tucker Ashford.
[edit] Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Tampa Yankees | Florida State League | 80-52 | 1st | New York Yankees | League Champs |
| 1995 | Tampa Yankees | Florida State League | 72-64 | 5th | New York Yankees | Lost in 1st round |
