Bob Gibson
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Bob Gibson
| Born: | November 9, 1935 |
| Birthplace: | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Height: | 6' 1" |
| Weight: | 195 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1957: Free Agent with the St. Louis Cardinals |
| College: | Creighton University |
| High School: | Omaha Tech |
| Teams: | St. Louis Cardinals 1959-1975 |
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Overall Career
Robert "Bob" Gibson (born November 9, 1935, in Omaha, Nebraska) over 17 seasons with the Cardinals, won 20 games five times and established himself as the very definition of intimidation, competitiveness, and dignity. One of the best athletes to ever play the game, the ex-Harlem Globetrotter posted a 1.12 ERA in 1968, the lowest figure since 1914, and was named the National League Cy Young Award winner and Most Valuable Player. Known as a premier big-game pitcher, Gibson posted World Series records of seven consecutive wins and 17 strikeouts in a game, and was named World Series MVP in 1964 and 1967.
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Awards
- Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1981 (84.04%)
- 1964 National League Babe Ruth Award
- 1968 National League MVP
- 2-time National League Cy Young (1968, 1970)
- 2-time World Series MVP (1964, 1967)
- 2-time National League TSN Pitcher of the Year (1968, 1970)
- 9-time National League Gold Glove (1965-1973)
- 8-time National League All-Star (1962, 1965-1970, 1972)
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Achievements
- Member of the 3,000 Strikeout Club (3,117 Strikeouts)
- Threw a No-Hitter August 14, 1971 for St. Louis Cardinals
- 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)
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Trivia
- Bob Gibson was a star basketball player at Creighton University and he played with the Harlem Globetrotters from 1957-1958
- The mound was lowered in 1969, in large part because of Gibson's dominance.
- Won two World Series Rings with the St. Louis Cardinals (1964 & 1967)
- After his playing career ended, Gibson was a coach with the New York Mets (1981), Atlanta Braves (1982-84), and St. Louis Cardinals (1995).
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Transactions
- Before 1957 Season: Signed by the St. Louis Cardinals as an amateur free agent.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
- Bob Gibson: Hall of Fame Page
- 1981 Hall of Fame Class
