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Bob Gibson

njlefty

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I posted about his passing on another site.

Great pitcher, outstanding competitor. A nice man, too, despite the fearsome persona.

Hank Aaron tells a great story. He was asked if he would charge the mound if Gibson hit him.

Aaron said Hell no!

He was asked why?

Aaron replied: Because Gibson was a Gold Glove Boxer, that's why.
 

mccovey

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Crazy statistic . In 1969 , when Gibson set the all time record with an ERA of 1.12 , he was 22-9 . With that ERA , how in the hell is it possible to lose 9 games . ??!!
 

njlefty

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Crazy statistic . In 1969 , when Gibson set the all time record with an ERA of 1.12 , he was 22-9 . With that ERA , how in the hell is it possible to lose 9 games . ??!!
That reminds me of something Yogi Berra said.

After Sandy Koufax struck out 15 Yankees in the opening game of the 63 World Series, Yogi said I understand how he won 25 games. What I don't understand is how he lost 5.
 
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