Ronald James Gibbs (June 29, 1900 – March 12, 1985) was an American football player, coach, and referee.
Gibbs served as a college basketball and National Football League official.
[2] Gibbs was also the referee for the 1960 NFL Championship Game, where the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Green Bay Packers, 17–13, at Franklin Field.
On the game's final play, Eagles two-way star Chuck Bednarik tackled Packers fullback Jim Taylor, with assistance from defensive back Bobby Jackson, at the Philadelphia 8-yard line.
It was the only championship game loss suffered by Packers coach Vince Lombardi, who led Green Bay to five NFL championships over the next seven seasons, as well as triumphs in Super Bowl I and Super Bowl II.