Robert Giblin 1952-2025

[IndianFan]

Looking like a bad week for PNG alumni. One of the greatest PNG football players ever has passed.

Robert Giblin Obituary February 19, 2025 - Melancon Levingston Funeral Home

View Robert Giblin's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

www.melanconlevingston.com

 

[NDNzeke]

Great player and even better person.

 

[1989NDN]

When you look at all three levels, high school, college, and professional football, Robert Giblin and Mike Simpson are 1 and 1a when it comes to the greatest PN-G Indians. Mr. Giblin was a 2x All-American at the University of Houston and drafted in the 4th round of the 1974 NFL draft. I'm not sure if any other PN-G athlete can make those claims in any sport...2x All-American and drafted as high as the 4th round of the draft. RIP, Mr. Giblin.

 

[IndianFan]

He's the most accomplished by far. Simpson was probably the fastest PNG Indian ever.

It is extremely difficult to even make it to the NFL. To actually have significant game reps is even more incredible. That photo of Giblin blitzing and hitting Roger Staubach is iconic.

Robert Giblin | mogc

www.museumofthegulfcoast.org

 

[1970]

Rest in peace, Robert. And prayers for his family.

NDNzeke is correct; Robert was a great athelete, but an even better person, indeed.

 

[dogwood]

Wynnewood Estates used to have a lot of testosterone back in the day, rest in peace Robert, we're all getting old.