Bob Gibson, beloved by many in the UNO and Omaha communities, passed away Saturday, June 28th from a heart attack. He was 85 years old.
Gibson will be remembered most for his work at UNO. In a time where budget cuts hurt the athletic programs, Gibson left a positive impact during his tenure as UNO’s athletic director.
Hailing from Falls City, Nebraska, Gibson earned his bachelor’s degree from Peru State in 1962. He then made his way to Omaha, receiving a master’s from UNO in 1968. Gibson headed to Lincoln to finish his college career, getting a doctorate in education from UNL in 1977…