Bob Gibson
Baseball player and Hall of Fame pitcher
Born
November 9th, 1935
89 years ago
Died
2020
5 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player and coach, contributions were significant in Major League Baseball during the 1960s and early 1970s. Played primarily for the St. Louis Cardinals as a right-handed pitcher. Achieved a remarkable career earned run average (ERA) of 2.91 over 17 seasons. Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1981, recognized for outstanding performance and skill on the mound. Served as a coach after retirement, contributing to the development of future players.
Won two World Series titles with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1964 and 1967
Received the Cy Young Award in 1968
Selected to the All-Star Game multiple times
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