Gibson Vintage Weight Plates
Featuring a timeless design with bold lettering and a distinctive crosshub, these plates stand out with their large, fin-like hub sides. Though the cast quality is rougher than most, it adds character without detracting from their appeal. The curved, flared walls enhance the design. Johnny Gibson was friendly with Andy Jackson, with correspondence between them dating back to the era when these plates were produced.
Gibson Vintage Weight Plates Reviews
Based on 2 reviews from Gym Radar users, the Gibson Gibson Vintage Weight Plates have an average rating of 4.34 out of 5. They're currently the #145 most-owned Iron on Gym Radar, with 2 home gyms reporting ownership.
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(5.00)
Simple, sleek and beautiful. Thankfully an owner before me put in some serious elbow grease to make these plates absolute stunning. Very deep plate with a tall iconic crosshub. Feeling very honored to have this set on the wall.
(3.67)
Gibson vintage crosshub plates are highly sought after by vintage collectors. A pair of nice condition 45s will cost between $4500-5500. The tall crosshubs are great for hub lifting. John Gibson was an amazing man: he survived a gunshot wound to the chest sustained in WWII during the Battle of the Bulge, then came home to Arizona and starting getting involved in physical culture. He competed very successfully in weightlifting and bodybuilding competitions. He made fitness and gymnastics gear, mostly selling to University athletics programs in Arizona and on the West Coast. That is where most Gibson plates are found these days. Their value comes from the age (1960s) and relative scarcity of the plates, despite the comparatively rough casting of most when compared to similarly old plates by Jackson, Weider, Paramount, etc. Cracks, chips, and filling defects are fairly common in these plates. My pair was chrome plated long ago by a previous owner, but that plating is now eroded in many spots.