EPISODE · Jul 5, 2021 · 17 MIN
Bob Gibson
from Now I've Heard Everything · host Bill Thompson
In the 1960s and into the early 70s, one of the most dominant pitchers in the National League was St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Bob Gibson. During a 17-year career, Gibson racked up 251 wins, over 3000 strikeouts, won two Cy Young awards and one year was Most Valluable Player. He was a star of the 1967 World Series in which the Cardinals beat the Boston Red Spx. Now, like any picture with that kind of record, Gibson was an intimidating presence on the mound.
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In the 1960s and into the early 70s, one of the most dominant pitchers in the National League was St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Bob Gibson. During a 17-year career, Gibson racked up 251 wins, over 3000 strikeouts, won two Cy Young awards and one year was Most Valluable Player. He was a star of the 1967 World Series in which the Cardinals beat the Boston Red Spx. Now, like any picture with that kind of record, Gibson was an intimidating presence on the mound.
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