Geoff Hibbins

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexMale
Full nameGeoffrey William "Geoff"•Hibbins
Used nameGeoff•Hibbins
Born13 November 1929
Died10 March 2018
Measurements183 cm / 89 kg
AffiliationsCollegians Football Club, Elsternwick (AUS)
NOC Australia

Biography

Geoff Hibbins was a Life Member of the Collegians Football Club and is often considered their greatest player ever. Six times he was selected as the Collegians’ Best and Fairest – 1950-51, 1954-56, and 1961. Hibbins captained the Australian side that demonstrated Aussie Rules at the Melbourne Olympics. Hibbins was the outstanding player of five premiership sides, in 1956-59 and 1961. He was captain and coach of the Collegians from 1961-62 and a non-playing coach in 1967-68.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1956 Summer Olympics Australian Rules Football AUS Geoff Hibbins
Australian Rules Football, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) Victorian Amateur Football Association 1