Jake Gibbs (full name: Jerry Dean Gibbs; no nicknames) played catcher from 1962 until 1971 for the New York Yankees. He played for the Yankees from 1962 - 1971. Over 10 seasons, he played 538 games, hit 25 home runs, drove in 157 runs, and stole 28 bases. Born on November 7, 1938 in Grenada, MS, Gibbs stands 6' 0" and weighs 180 lb. He attended Grenada (Grenada, MS) high school. His debut was on September 11, 1962 and he played his final game on September 29, 1971. Common misspellings of his name include Jerry Dean Jake Gibbs.