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Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Schoolboy falls flat on his face after using unusual method to remove his backpack
A five-year-old boy got more than he bargained when he decided to experiment with an unorthodox way of removing his backpack. Luckily Oliver Gibson, from Lincolnshire, England was not hurt when he had his mishap but it was captured on the family's ring camera. The youngster slipped the straps of the bag down his arms before it got stuck around his wrists and decided to use his wrists to flip it over the top of his head. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO As Oliver did so, the weight of the bag meant the momentum caused his whole body to move forward. When this happened, the rucksack went over his head, and landed on the ground causing the boy to be flipped over with. In the video the youngster can be heard screeching as he is catapulted to the floor, head first. He is then seen getting up and running to an adult (assumed to be his mother) who asks in a concerned voice what he did, and why he is upset. As a result of the accident, Oliver's mother Donna says she has now given him lessons on how to remove his bag safely. This, she hopes, will help avoid any future mishaps. Donna said: 'I think he was trying to get the bag off his back. 'He's not done this before, I've had to have the discussion of how to safely remove the backpack today. 'I was a little bit behind and didn't see how he'd fallen over until I looked on the Ring this morning. Fortunately, the mother said no harm had been done, and despite the initial upset, Oliver is fine. In fact, Donna said they had been able to have a giggle about the incident. She added: 'We both had a laugh and thankfully no harm done.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former NFL Veteran Dead Suddenly At 53
Former NFL Veteran Dead Suddenly At 53 originally appeared on The Spun. The football world lost yet another former defensive lineman in the span of several days. Last week saw the passing of former All-Pro defensive end Gerry Philbin, who died at 83 and enjoyed prolific career as a member of the New York Jets from 1964-1972— and now a more recent D-lineman has also transitioned. Advertisement Over the weekend, ex-Steelers/Bengals DT Oliver Gibson reportedly passed away at the age of 53. Gibson spent nine seasons in the NFL as a former fourth-round pick out of Notre Dame and was one of the more underrated pieces to those menacing "Blitzburgh" defenses of the '90s. The Romeoville, IL native was named USA Today's High School Defensive Player of the Year and a Parade Magazine All-American back in 1989 before parlaying that into a scholarship to South Bend and a near-decade long professional career. After his playing days, Gibson returned to his hometown where he took the head coaching job Romeoville High School starting in 2015. Advertisement Gibson appeared in 133 games with 57 starts across his nine years in the National Football League where he recorded 243 tackles, 17.5 sacks, 37 tackles for loss and batted down 10 passes. The 304-pound defensive tackle was also a part of Pittsburgh's 1995 Super Bowl team as a rookie, an accomplishment he relayed to the youth from his home area when he arrived back at Romeoville. Jan 23, 1996; Tempe, AZ, USA; FILE PHOTO; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle (98) Oliver Gibson during media day of Super Bowl XXX at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Imagn Images © Copyright Imagn Images© RVR Photos-Imagn Images 'When I talk to the kids, I tell them that everything that they've been through, I've been through. And everywhere that you want to go from Romeoville, you can do it," Gibson said at the time. May he rest in peace. Advertisement Related: Taylor Fritz's Girlfriend Turning Heads At Wimbledon Monday Former NFL Veteran Dead Suddenly At 53 first appeared on The Spun on Jul 1, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Fox News
5 days ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Former NFL defensive lineman Oliver Gibson dead at 53
Oliver Gibson, a former NFL defensive lineman who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals, has died, his family and Notre Dame announced. He was 53. Gibson played nine seasons in the NFL after the Steelers selected the former Fighting Irish star in the fourth round of the 1995 draft. He was in the same draft class as Mark Bruener, Kordell Stewart and Brenden Stai. He played four seasons in Pittsburgh and another five in Cincinnati. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Oliver Gibson. We send our condolences to his family and friends," Notre Dame said in a statement on Monday. Gibson played in 133 games and recorded 17.5 sacks along with 243 combined tackles. The best season of his career came in 1999, when he put together 4.5 sacks with 41 tackles. He played all 16 games with the Bengals that year. He played from 1995-2003. Former Bengals star Chad OchoCinco was among those who shared their condolences on social media. He played high school football in Romeoville, Illinois, where he was named the USA Today High School Defensive Player of the Year. Gibson returned to his alma mater in 2014 to become the head football coach, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. He was also an assistant basketball coach. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Former Bengals and Steelers star Oliver Gibson dead at 53
Oliver Gibson, a former defensive tackle for the Bengals and Steelers, has died at the age of 53. Gibson played nine seasons in the NFL after being drafted by Pittsburgh in the fourth round of the 1995 draft. A cause of death has not been confirmed. He spent four seasons with the Steelers before joining the Bengals. Gibson had played college football at Notre Dame and the Fighting Irish confirmed his death on Monday. 'We are deeply saddened by the passing of Oliver Gibson,' Notre Dame wrote on social media. 'We send our condolences to his family and friends.' His former teammate Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson was among those to pay tribute to the defensive tackle. 'R.I.P Oliver Gibson 'OG',' he wrote alongside a picture of them both playing for the Bengals. Gibson moved to Cincinnati in 1999 and became a regular starter. He did not miss a regular season game in four of his five seasons with the Bengals. The Chicago native later spent time with the Bills and Buccaneers, ending his career with 243 tackles in 133 NFL games. After hanging up his cleats, Gibson moved into the broadcasting booth and, back in 2011, he reflected on his NFL career. 'The one thing guys always miss is the locker room,' he said. It went beyond that here from the equipment managers, to the staff, to the coaches, especially Coach (John) Mitchell and Coach (Dick) LeBeau,' he told 'I miss the Pittsburgh organization, the people, the players and the staff – everyone was a great genuine person. That is what you miss. You feel like a family here.' He said the Steelers were the only team he watched, adding: 'I played for Cincinnati and Tampa after leaving, but it was never the same kind of magic. 'The way the city of Pittsburgh rallied around the team. That created a special atmosphere. It's hard to say one effort. You get a sack in Pittsburgh they talk about you at the Giant Eagle the next week.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ex Steelers and Bengals Defensive Tackle Passes Away
Ex Steelers and Bengals Defensive Tackle Passes Away originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Defensive tackle Oliver Gibson was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 1995 NFL Draft just before helping the team to an AFC Championship and Super Bowl appearance in his rookie season. Advertisement Gibson passed away at the age of 53 on June 29. Details of his death were not released. Gibson played for the Steelers through the 1998 season before leaving for the rival Cincinnati Bengals in free agency, where he played for five more seasons. Following the announcement of his death, former players took to social media to share their memories of Gibson, including Chad Johnson. Gibson was a standout defender for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish before the Steelers took him with the No. 120 overall pick in 1995. While in Pittsburgh, he tallied 42 total tackles, 27 solo tackles, 5.5 sacks and one forced fumble across 60 games with no starts. Advertisement But his career flourished after signing with the Bengals, where he was a key factor in the Cincinnati defenses coordinated by Dick LeBeau, Mark Duffner and Leslie Frazier in the late 90s to early 00s. Gibson registered 201 total tackles with 155 solo tackles, 37 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, two fumble recoveries, 10 passes defended and one interception before the Chicago, Illinois, native retired after short offseason stints with Tampa Bay and Buffalo. Related: Pittsburgh Native WR Would Love to Sign with Steelers Related: Josh Allen Surpasses Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger on Wacky List This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
