I got to watch Bob Gibson, Don Drysdale, and Sandy Koufax as a child. Whenever anybody talks about the best pitcher, those three are never mentioned. They are the gold standard along with Walter Johnson, Christy Mattewson, and Nolan Ryan. I have seen replays of the 1968 World series game where Gibson struck out 17 in its entirety. I have likewise seen replays of the 1956 World series game when Don Larson pitched a perfect game in its entirety. Almost every one considered those games boring because there weren't home runs all over the place. A masterful pitching performance is a thing of beauty, to be admired and appreciated.
In 1970, Bob Gibson won 23 games, 23 complete games, the Cy Young Award, AND batted over .300. with 19 RBIs and 8 walks. WTF! Who walks the pitcher these days! ABSOLUTELY NOBODY will ever do this again.
I was 18 that summer. Gibson was in a pitching world of his own in those years. He and Nolan Ryan, to me, are the most dominant pitchers in all of baseball. I'm an Expo fan and I'd love to say that Dennis Martinez was that guy but that would be showing my Expo bias.
Greatest big game pitcher. Ever. Winner of 7 consecutive complete World Series games. Pitched complete game victories in’64 against the Yankees. Didn’t start until game 2 because he pitched in the pennant clinching final game of the season. Complete game victories in games 2, 5 and 7. . Unsurpassed. Ever. 13 shoutouts and 28 complete games in ONE SEASON. His 1.12 era seems untouchable. Moreover, he was a leader. Always spoke his mind and stood up for what he believed.
What an incredible dominant pitcher. God Bless you Bob. Thanks for the thrilling performances. I can still see you in my mind firing your rocket ball . Ya didn't have to be a Cardinal fan to marvel at this guy & just shake your head. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
Bullet Bob Gibson,gone but will never be forgotten. He was a competitor, from the 1st inning, to the last. He's also kinda like a classic car, they just don't make like that anymore.
*The Bob Gibson Way:* 261 consecutive batters without giving a single run. (1968) 1.12 ERA in 1968. Pitched a complete No-Hitter. 9 Gold Gloves. The rules changed because of how well he played. You just can't beat unstoppable forces of nature like hurricanes, volcanoes, earthquakes and *Bob Gibson* .
Say what you want, believe what you want, but He was the GOAT and still is. A 1.12 era in 1968 and pitched in 34 games. You will neer see that, PERIOD.
Hard to say who the GOAT was. Walter Johnson completed 531 of his 666 starts. Ty Cobb etc had to run on dirt and play on grass that no post-war played has had to contend with. He managed this, I guess by hunting in the off-seasons Who does that anymore? Like in track, no modern sprinters have to contend with the tracks the Jessie Owens had to contend with.
he played a game in crofton, nebraska with a semi-pro team, then did a stint with the globetrotters, then got serious about baseball. do not drink bush or budweiser beer because gibby was screwed over by the cardinals for sure.
I got to watch Bob Gibson, Don Drysdale, and Sandy Koufax as a child. Whenever anybody talks about the best pitcher, those three are never mentioned. They are the gold standard along with Walter Johnson, Christy Mattewson, and Nolan Ryan. I have seen replays of the 1968 World series game where Gibson struck out 17 in its entirety. I have likewise seen replays of the 1956 World series game when Don Larson pitched a perfect game in its entirety. Almost every one considered those games boring because there weren't home runs all over the place. A masterful pitching performance is a thing of beauty, to be admired and appreciated.
In 1970, Bob Gibson won 23 games, 23 complete games, the Cy Young Award, AND batted over .300. with 19 RBIs and 8 walks. WTF! Who walks the pitcher these days! ABSOLUTELY NOBODY will ever do this again.
I was 18 that summer. Gibson was in a pitching world of his own in those years. He and Nolan Ryan, to me, are the most dominant pitchers in all of baseball. I'm an Expo fan and I'd love to say that Dennis Martinez was that guy but that would be showing my Expo bias.
I loved El Presidente!!!@@JackHaveman52
I'm old enough to have seen Bob Gibson in his prime. He was as good a pitcher I've ever seen.
Greatest big game pitcher. Ever. Winner of 7 consecutive complete World Series games. Pitched complete game victories in’64 against the Yankees. Didn’t start until game 2 because he pitched in the pennant clinching final game of the season. Complete game victories in games 2, 5 and 7. . Unsurpassed. Ever. 13 shoutouts and 28 complete games in ONE SEASON. His 1.12 era seems untouchable. Moreover, he was a leader. Always spoke his mind and stood up for what he believed.
What an incredible dominant pitcher.
God Bless you Bob. Thanks for the thrilling performances. I can still see you in my mind firing your rocket ball . Ya didn't have to be a Cardinal fan to marvel at this guy & just shake your head.
☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
Bob Gibson was a one in a lifetime MLB Hall Of Fame pitcher. Opposing players did not want to face him. He played seventeen seasons for one team.
Bullet Bob Gibson,gone but will never be forgotten. He was a competitor, from the 1st inning, to the last. He's also kinda like a classic car, they just don't make like that anymore.
Cardinal fans losing Lou Brock and Bob Gibson within 1 month.... sad sad times
the greatest big game pitcher of all time.
I'll argue til i turn purple that he is the best pitcher ever
*The Bob Gibson Way:*
261 consecutive batters without giving a single run. (1968)
1.12 ERA in 1968.
Pitched a complete No-Hitter.
9 Gold Gloves.
The rules changed because of how well he played.
You just can't beat unstoppable forces of nature like hurricanes, volcanoes, earthquakes and *Bob Gibson* .
Best dam pitcher I ever saw.
I agree also don’t forget Marichal and Seaver
Say what you want, believe what you want, but He was the GOAT and still is. A 1.12 era in 1968 and pitched in 34 games. You will neer see that, PERIOD.
Hard to say who the GOAT was. Walter Johnson completed 531 of his 666 starts. Ty Cobb etc had to run on dirt and play on grass that no post-war played has had to contend with. He managed this, I guess by hunting in the off-seasons Who does that anymore?
Like in track, no modern sprinters have to contend with the tracks the Jessie Owens had to contend with.
he played a game in crofton, nebraska with a semi-pro team, then did a stint with the globetrotters, then got serious about baseball. do not drink bush or budweiser beer because gibby was screwed over by the cardinals for sure.
24 hrs but no silver slugger.......?
Silver Sluggers weren't awarded until 1980.
What I guy😅