Norwood Gibson
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Norwood Ringold Gibson (Gibby)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 165 lb.
- School University of Notre Dame
- Debut April 29, 1903
- Final Game May 18, 1906
- Born March 11, 1877 in Peoria, IL USA
- Died July 7, 1959 in Peoria, IL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Norwood Gibson was part of the starting rotation on the 1903 Boston Americans and 1904 Boston Pilgrims, both of whom won the American League pennant, with the 1903 team winning the first World Series.
Gibson, who had gone to the University of Notre Dame from 1896-1900, was said by the Sporting Life to have earned three degrees, and after his time as a ballplayer he became a chemistry instructor at Wabash College. Source: Sporting Life, October 5, 1907.
The 1904 Pilgrims had a tremendous starting rotation. In a league where the average ERA was 2.60, the team had a 2.12 ERA, with Cy Young posting a 1.97, Jesse Tannehill at 2.04, Bill Dinneen at 2.20, Gibson at 2.21 and George Winter at 2.32.
Gibson was in the minors from 1900-03, pitching much of the time for Kansas City.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1904)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1904)
- Won a World Series with the Boston Americans in 1903 (he did not play in the 1903 World Series)
