Gibson was an instant star on the NC State Wolfpack freshman team, as a defensive back, receiver, return man and halfback.
Gibson, and teammate Roman Gabriel, with four appearances each, played in more postseason all-star games than any Wolfpack player ever.
Gibson played two years for pro football hall of fame coach Sid Gillman at San Diego, leading the league in interceptions in 1962.
Soon after the championship, Earle Edwards encouraged Gibson to return to NC State to finish his degree work, and help coach spring ball.
Following the 1962 season, Gibson was traded to the AFL's Oakland Raiders, where his head coach was Al Davis.
Gibson returned to Raleigh just in time for what is arguably the greatest football season in NC State history.
He coached the "white shoed" defensive backs of the 1967 Wolfpack, a squad that started the year 8–0 and rose to #3 in the polls.
He spent ten seasons there, compiling a 55–37–2 record, winning one South Atlantic Conference championship, producing four Division II All-Americans and 25 All-SAC players.