Coaching Career
Gibbs returned to Ole Miss as an assistant football coach in 1965, working during the Yankees' offseason. In this role, Gibbs mentored Heisman Trophy finalist quarterback Archie Manning.
After the 1971 season, Gibbs returned to Ole Miss full-time as a baseball coach and football recruiter. In 1972, Gibbs coached Ole Miss to the SEC championship. The team set an SEC record for consecutive conference wins, and went to Omaha for the 1972 College World Series (CWS). He was named coach of the year in 1972. The Rebels have yet to return to the CWS despite four trips to the Super Regional round in 11 seasons under current coach Mike Bianco. He was named coach of the year in 1977. Gibbs retired in 1990 with 485 wins, more than any coach in Ole Miss history.
Gibbs returned to the Yankees' organization in 1993 as the team's bullpen catcher. In 1994 and 1995, Gibbs managed the Tampa Yankees, the Yankees' Class A-Advanced affiliate in the Florida State League.
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