James "Jim" Gibbons (3 August 1924 – 20 December 1997) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was first elected in 1957 as a Teachta Dála (TD) for Carlow–Kilkenny. He held his seat until 1981, briefly regaining it in 1982. Gibbons also served as Minister for Defence (1969–70) and Minister for Agriculture (1970–73 and 1977–79).
Gibbons was educated locally and later attended KilkennyCBS and St Kieran's College. Here he earned a reputation on the sports field, winning a Leinster colleges' hurling title. Following the completion of his Leaving Certificate he studied medicine at University College Dublin, however, he abandoned his studies after two years to return to Kilkenny where he concentrated on farming.
Gibbons and Karras went to Detroit as part of the Lions' 1958 NFL Draft. Drafted in the sixth round by the Cleveland Browns, the 6'3", 220-pound tight end was traded immediately to the Lions. Gibbons became one of the Lions' best offensive stars during the next decade. He earned Pro Bowl honors three-times during his career, after the 1960, 1961 and 1964 seasons. He had a career year in 1964, earning Lion MVP honors, catching 45 passes for 605 yards and 8 touchdowns.
As of 2009, Gibbons ranks seventh on the Lions' all-time reception list with 287 receptions, 3,561 yards and 20 touchdowns. Selected to three Pro Bowls, Gibbons's career highlight may have come during the legendary 1960 game versus the Baltimore Colts in Baltimore. He scored on a 65-yard touchdown pass from quarterbackEarl Morrall as time expired. It was the game's third lead change in the last 15 seconds of play and gave the Lions a 20–15 victory.
Two GOP contenders are working to unseat Congressman Leonard Boswell.
published: 19 May 2010
Nevada Newsmakers - Aug 22, 2005 - Congressman Jim Gibbons
Monday, August 22, 2005
Host: Sam Shad
Guests: Congressman Jim Gibbons
Pundits: Verita Black Prothro, Northern Nevada director for U.S. Senator John Ensign
Bill Brainard, Community Activist
Pam Dupre, Executive Director of the Washoe County Democratic Party
published: 09 Jan 2022
Commitment 2010: Candidate Jim Gibbons
Commitment 2010: Candidate Jim Gibbons
published: 25 May 2010
Immigration: Them, Us & We
EU Reporter's Jim Gibbons provides an incisive examination of the present EU situation concerning migrant workers.
published: 26 Jun 2015
'One Question...' series with James Gibbons EVP, GM UK & Nordics of Discovery Inc
published: 16 Aug 2021
Jim Renacci ad accuses Mike Gibbons of not being conservative enough
A pro-Jim Renacci ad is the subject of a defamation lawsuit filed by a man he'll face in Tuesday's primary. Mike Gibbons, another challenger for the GOP nomination, filed suit Friday, May 4.
published: 04 May 2018
World Forum for Democracy - Europe’s young want a crack at politics
World Forum for Democracy – 3-5 November, 2014: Getting young people engaged in politics is difficult but not impossible. They just need to find ways of overcoming the obstacles – such as bureaucracy and inertia. That was the theme of a round table discussion on the final day of the World Forum for Democracy in Strasbourg, chaired by UK journalist Jim Gibbons and devoted to finding ways of getting the young to engage in the political debate. Some four hundred mainly young people from a wide variety of organizations in Europe and beyond got the chance to put questions to six panellists who’d made it to the dizzy heights of political power or influence.
published: 08 Nov 2014
Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons' Press Conference After the State of The State 2010 Part 1 of 2
Nevada Governor
Jim Gibbons' Press Conference After the
State of The State
Part 1 of 2
Filmed By: VoiceBox Radio Show & UNR Insight Magazine
on February 8th 2010 in Carson City
published: 10 Feb 2010
Nevada Govenor Jim Gibbons Interview on the Road to the future 7.08.09 and Economic Development in Nevada
Nevada Govenor Jim Gibbons Interview on the Road to the future 7.08.09 and Economic Development in Nevada
published: 09 Jul 2009
Mike Gibbons campaign for senate
Mike Gibbons campaign for senate
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Monday, August 22, 2005
Host: Sam Shad
Guests: Congressman Jim Gibbons
Pundits: Verita Black Prothro, Northern Nevada director for U.S. Senator John Ensign
Bill...
Monday, August 22, 2005
Host: Sam Shad
Guests: Congressman Jim Gibbons
Pundits: Verita Black Prothro, Northern Nevada director for U.S. Senator John Ensign
Bill Brainard, Community Activist
Pam Dupre, Executive Director of the Washoe County Democratic Party
Monday, August 22, 2005
Host: Sam Shad
Guests: Congressman Jim Gibbons
Pundits: Verita Black Prothro, Northern Nevada director for U.S. Senator John Ensign
Bill Brainard, Community Activist
Pam Dupre, Executive Director of the Washoe County Democratic Party
A pro-Jim Renacci ad is the subject of a defamation lawsuit filed by a man he'll face in Tuesday's primary. Mike Gibbons, another challenger for the GOP nominat...
A pro-Jim Renacci ad is the subject of a defamation lawsuit filed by a man he'll face in Tuesday's primary. Mike Gibbons, another challenger for the GOP nomination, filed suit Friday, May 4.
A pro-Jim Renacci ad is the subject of a defamation lawsuit filed by a man he'll face in Tuesday's primary. Mike Gibbons, another challenger for the GOP nomination, filed suit Friday, May 4.
World Forum for Democracy – 3-5 November, 2014: Getting young people engaged in politics is difficult but not impossible. They just need to find ways of overcom...
World Forum for Democracy – 3-5 November, 2014: Getting young people engaged in politics is difficult but not impossible. They just need to find ways of overcoming the obstacles – such as bureaucracy and inertia. That was the theme of a round table discussion on the final day of the World Forum for Democracy in Strasbourg, chaired by UK journalist Jim Gibbons and devoted to finding ways of getting the young to engage in the political debate. Some four hundred mainly young people from a wide variety of organizations in Europe and beyond got the chance to put questions to six panellists who’d made it to the dizzy heights of political power or influence.
World Forum for Democracy – 3-5 November, 2014: Getting young people engaged in politics is difficult but not impossible. They just need to find ways of overcoming the obstacles – such as bureaucracy and inertia. That was the theme of a round table discussion on the final day of the World Forum for Democracy in Strasbourg, chaired by UK journalist Jim Gibbons and devoted to finding ways of getting the young to engage in the political debate. Some four hundred mainly young people from a wide variety of organizations in Europe and beyond got the chance to put questions to six panellists who’d made it to the dizzy heights of political power or influence.
Nevada Governor
Jim Gibbons' Press Conference After the
State of The State
Part 1 of 2
Filmed By: VoiceBox Radio Show & UNR Insight Magazine
on February 8th 201...
Nevada Governor
Jim Gibbons' Press Conference After the
State of The State
Part 1 of 2
Filmed By: VoiceBox Radio Show & UNR Insight Magazine
on February 8th 2010 in Carson City
Nevada Governor
Jim Gibbons' Press Conference After the
State of The State
Part 1 of 2
Filmed By: VoiceBox Radio Show & UNR Insight Magazine
on February 8th 2010 in Carson City
Mike Gibbons campaign for senate
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Mike Gibbons campaign for senate
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Monday, August 22, 2005
Host: Sam Shad
Guests: Congressman Jim Gibbons
Pundits: Verita Black Prothro, Northern Nevada director for U.S. Senator John Ensign
Bill Brainard, Community Activist
Pam Dupre, Executive Director of the Washoe County Democratic Party
A pro-Jim Renacci ad is the subject of a defamation lawsuit filed by a man he'll face in Tuesday's primary. Mike Gibbons, another challenger for the GOP nomination, filed suit Friday, May 4.
World Forum for Democracy – 3-5 November, 2014: Getting young people engaged in politics is difficult but not impossible. They just need to find ways of overcoming the obstacles – such as bureaucracy and inertia. That was the theme of a round table discussion on the final day of the World Forum for Democracy in Strasbourg, chaired by UK journalist Jim Gibbons and devoted to finding ways of getting the young to engage in the political debate. Some four hundred mainly young people from a wide variety of organizations in Europe and beyond got the chance to put questions to six panellists who’d made it to the dizzy heights of political power or influence.
Nevada Governor
Jim Gibbons' Press Conference After the
State of The State
Part 1 of 2
Filmed By: VoiceBox Radio Show & UNR Insight Magazine
on February 8th 2010 in Carson City
Mike Gibbons campaign for senate
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