Mike Gibson (27 May 1940 – 23 September 2015), often also known by the nickname "Gibbo", was an Australian sports journalist, columnist, commentator, and radio and television presenter.
Gibson began his media career as a print journalist covering greyhound racing and rugby league.
He was an original presenter of the Nine Network's program Nine's Wide World of Sports, opposite Australian cricket captain Ian Chappell.
He hosted The Back Page, with friend and comedian Billy Birmingham, on Fox Sports for 16 years.
[5] Gibson, aged 75, committed suicide at his home on the Central Coast, New South Wales, on the morning of 23 September 2015 after a long period of depression.