Bob Gibson
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Robert Gibson (Hoot or Gibby) born Pack Robert Gibson
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Weight 195 lb.
- School Creighton University
- Debut April 15, 1959
- Final Game September 3, 1975
- Born November 9, 1935 in Omaha, NE USA
Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1981
[edit] Biographical Information
". . . he was at his most ferocious when the spotlight shined brightest." - sportscaster Larry Schwartz
"You've got to have an attitude if you're going to go far in this game." - Bob Gibson
Bob Gibson was one of the last of his breed, a tough, durable pitcher who used intimidation to dominate hitters through most of the 1960s. He was 156-81 from 1963 to 1970, including one of the best seasons a pitcher has ever had in 1968: 22-9, 1.12 ERA and 13 shutouts. The mound was lowered in 1969, in large part because of Gibson's dominance. Gibson continued to pitch successfully after the mound was lowered but suddenly lost his effectiveness in the mid-1970's and retired during the 1975 season. Gibson was also an excellent hitter.
Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on January 15, 1981 by the Baseball Writers Association of America.
"Have you ever thrown a ball 100 miles an hour? Everything hurts. Even your ass hurts." - Bob Gibson
Threw a No-Hitter August 14, 1971 for St. Louis Cardinals
Most Sacrifice Flies, career, by a pitcher - 18
After his playing career ended, Gibson was a coach with the New York Mets (1981), Atlanta Braves (1982-84), and St. Louis Cardinals (1995).
Gibson was a basketball star at Creighton University in his hometown of Omaha, NE.
"Bob wasn't just unfriendly when he pitched. I'd say it was more like hateful." - Joe Torre
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 8-time NL All-Star (1962, 1965-1970 & 1972)
- NL MVP (1968)
- 2-time NL Cy Young Award Winner (1968 & 1970)
- 1964 World Series MVP
- 1967 World Series MVP
- 9-time NL Gold Glove Winner (1965-1973)
- NL ERA Leader (1968)
- NL Wins Leader (1970)
- NL Strikeouts Leader (1968)
- NL Complete Games Leader (1969)
- 4-time NL Shutouts Leader (1962, 1966, 1968 & 1971)
- 15 Win Seasons: 10 (1962-1966 & 1968-1972)
- 20 Win Seasons: 5 (1965, 1966 & 1968-1970)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 12 (1961-1966, 1968-1972 & 1974)
- 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 2 (1968 & 1969)
- 200 Strikeouts Seasons: 9 (1962-1966, 1968-1970 & 1972)
- Won two World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals (1964 & 1967)
- Baseball Hall of Fame: Class of 1981
- First Baseball Card appearance 1959 Topps
| NL MVP | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 1968 | 1969 |
| Orlando Cepeda | Bob Gibson | Willie McCovey |
| NL Cy Young Award | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 1968 | 1969 |
| Mike McCormick | Bob Gibson | Tom Seaver |
| 1969 | 1970 | 1971 |
| Tom Seaver | Bob Gibson | Fergie Jenkins |
