On this day in 1968, you struck out 17 batters in Game 1 of the World Series against the Detroit Tigers. This is a World Series record that still stands today. To be on the biggest stage in baseball and dominate the way you did shows how superior you were as a pitcher and competitor.
Happy Anniversary Mr. Gibson!!!
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night owl // October 2, 2008 at 4:01 pm |
I love those ‘69 Topps World Series cards.
gerad // October 2, 2008 at 10:09 pm |
One of the greatest pitchers of all-time…
Talk about fearfull!!!
His own catchers were even scarred of him…
Bob Gibson, Sandy Koufax & Satchell Paige are my favorite pitchers of all-time.
Thanks for mentioning this Cardinal great.
gogosox60 // October 2, 2008 at 10:35 pm |
Always looked forward to pulling a Gibson card in the early 70’s when I started collecting.
Have a niceGibson collection and I’m a White Sox guy…..!