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Bob Gibson

American professional baseball player, pitcher, coach.

Born November 9th, 1935 in Omaha.

Died October 2nd, 2020 at 84 years old in Omaha (pancreatic cancer). [ref]

Occupations
baseball player, basketball player
Wikipedia

Bob Gibson, one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, passed away on October 2nd, 2020, at the age of 84. Gibson made his debut in the majors in 1959 with the St. Louis Cardinals, and he played with them until 1975. Throughout his 16-year Hall of Fame career, his indomitable spirit and compete level earned him nine All-Star selections, two National League MVP awards, two World Series Most Valuable Player awards, and the 1968 Cy Young Award, the most prestigious honor for a pitcher. During the 1968 season, he posted a remarkable 1.12 ERA while striking out a then-record 13 batters in a single World Series game. His intimidating presence on the mound helped the Cardinals win two World Series titles, and his 2.91 ERA, 3,117 strikeouts, and 251 career wins are still among the top totals in baseball history. Gibson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1981 after becoming the first pitcher to be voted in by the Baseball Writers Association of America in his first year on the ballot. He is remembered and revered for his toughness and determination on the mound, and will be honored and celebrated as one of the all-time best. He is survived by his four children.

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