Bob Gibson
Vital Statistics:
Born: Nov. 9, 1935
Teams: St. Louis Cardinals (1959-75)
Inducted into Hall of Fame: 1981
Height: 6-1
Weight: 189
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary position: Pitcher
Career Highlights:
- Went 251-174 with a 2.91 ERA and won two Cy Young Awards in 17 seasons.
- Never afraid to throw inside, he was known as one of the most intimidating pitchers in baseball history.
- His 1968 season is considered one of the best ever. Went 22-9 with a 1.12 ERA and 13 shutouts as the Cardinals won the NL pennant. Struck out 17 Tigers, setting a World Series record, in Game 1. Won the NL Cy Young and MVP.
- Gibson also went 2-1 in the 1964 World Series, which the Cardinals won over the Yankees.
- A great athlete, he played with the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team before he made the majors.
- Won 9 consecutive Gold Gloves.
After Retirement:
- Was pitching coach for the Mets and Braves under former teammate Joe Torre.
- Also has worked as a broadcaster in St. Louis.
- Has written two autobiographies.