Abe Gibron (September 22, 1925- September 23, 1997) was a former American football offensive lineman and coach whose ample girth was arguably his most recognizable feature. During his playing career, he weighed 250 pounds (on a 5-11 frame), but as a coach, ballooned to over 300 pounds. Former teammate Lou Groza said about Gibron's enormous appetite, "Every time you went to dinner, it was a banquet." September 22 is the 265th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (266th in leap years). ... 1925 (MCMXXV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... September 23 is the 266th day of the year (267th in leap years). ... 1997 (MCMXCVII in Roman) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... An offensive lineman (football) is one of a group of positions in American football. ... Louis Roy Groza (born January 25, 1924 - died November 29, 2000) was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio. ...

Gibron played college football at Purdue University, then played in 1949 with the All-American Football Conference's Buffalo Bills (AAFC). After the league's merger with the National Football League, Gibron was selected by the Cleveland Browns, where he played for seven seasons. In six of those campaigns, the Browns played in the NFL Championship game, winning three times. Individually, he was selected to five Pro Bowls. A college football game between Colorado State University and the Air Force Academy. ... See also Purdue University System. ... 1949 (MCMXLIX) is a common year starting on Saturday. ... The All-America Football Conference (AAFC) was a professional American football league that challenged the rival National Football League from 1946 to 1949. ... City Buffalo, New York Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Dark Navy, Red, Royal, Nickel, and White Head Coach Dick Jauron Owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. ... The National Football League (NFL) is the largest professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities and regions. ... City Cleveland, Ohio Other nicknames {{{nicknames}}} Team colors Brown, Orange, and White Head Coach Romeo Crennel Owner Randy Lerner General manager Phil Savage Fight song {{{song}}} Mascot CB, Chomps, TD, and Trapper Local radio Flagship stations: WMMS (100. ... Tackle during 2006 Pro Bowl in Hawaii A top cheerleader from each team takes part in the 2006 Pro Bowl in Hawaii The Pro Bowl is the National Football Leagues all-star game. ...

In 1957, Gibron was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, then moved on the following year to play two seasons with the Chicago Bears. 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Other nicknames The Birds, The Iggles Team colors Midnight Green, Silver, Black, and White Head Coach Andy Reid Owner Jeffrey Lurie General manager Tom Heckert Fight song Fly, Eagles Fly Mascot Swoop Local radio Flagship stations: WYSP (94. ... City Chicago, Illinois Other nicknames Da Bears, The Monsters of the Midway Team colors Navy Blue, Orange, and White Head Coach Lovie Smith Owner McCaskey Family General manager Jerry Angelo Fight song Bear Down, Chicago Bears Mascot Staley Da Bear Local radio Flagship stations: WBBM (780 AM) Announcers: Jeff Joniak...

From 1961-1964, he served as an assistant coach with the Washington Redskins, then went back to Chicago in a similar capacity for the Bears from 1965-1971. When head coach Jim Dooley was dismissed, Gibron was elevated to the top slot on January 27, 1972. In his three seasons, the Bears compiled an 11-30-1 record, resulting in Gibron's dismissal two days after the team's final game of the 1974 NFL season. 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... For the Nintendo 64 emulator, see 1964 (Emulator). ... City Landover, Maryland Other nicknames The Skins Team colors Burgundy and Gold Head Coach Joe Gibbs Owner Daniel Snyder General manager Joe Gibbs Fight song Hail to the Redskins Mascot {{{mascot}}} Local radio Flagship stations: WJFK 106. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1971 calendar). ... January 27 is the 27th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1972 calendar). ... The 1974 NFL season was the 55th regular season of the National Football League. ...

Gibron stayed in the Windy City in 1975, serving as head coach of the World Football League's Chicago Wind. After the league folded in October of that year, Gibron resurfaced the following year as an assistant with the expansion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The nickname Windy City has been applied to at least two cities: Chicago, Illinois - the most famous Windy City Wellington, New Zealand This is a disambiguation page — a list of articles associated with the same title. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... WFL logo The World Football League was an American football league that played in 1974 and part of 1975. ... The Chicago Wind was the World Football Leagues ill-fated 1975 entry --- the successor to the Chicago Fire. ... Look up October in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... City Tampa, Florida Other nicknames The Bucs Team colors Buccaneer Red, Pewter, Black, and Orange Head Coach Jon Gruden Owner Malcolm Glazer General manager Bruce Allen Fight song None Mascot Captain Fear Local radio Flagship stations: WDAE (620 AM), WFUS (103. ...

In December 1996 and February 1997, Gibron suffered strokes that confined him to his home for the remainder of his life. Look up December in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Look up February in Wiktionary, the free dictionary February is the second month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII in Roman) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...