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Bob Gibson is a MLB baseball player. He was born on November 9, 1935
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Also Known As
Robert Gibson • Pack Robert Gibson
Born
November 9, 1935 • Omaha • Nebraska
Died
October 2, 2020 (aged 84) • Omaha • Nebraska
Awards And Honors
Baseball Hall of Fame (1981) • Cy Young Award (1968) • Most Valuable Player (1968) • Gold Glove (x9) • World Series MVP (x2) • Cy Young Award (x2) • nine-time All-Star • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 1981) • 2 World Series championships • 1x MVP • 1x ERA leader
College
Creighton University (Omaha, NE)
Height/Weight
6 ft 1 inch, 189 lb (185 cm, 85 kg)
Batting Hand
right
Throwing Hand
right
Debut Date
April 15, 1959
Last Game
September 3, 1975
Jersey Number
45 (1960-1975, St. Louis Cardinals) • 31 (1960-1960, St. Louis Cardinals) • 58 (1959-1959, St. Louis Cardinals)
Position
pitcher
Earned Run Average
2.91
Games Played
528
Games Started
482
Innings Pitched
3,884.10
Losses
174
Saves
6
Strikeouts
3,117
Walks And Hits Per Inning Pitched
1.188
Wins
251
Top Questions
How many wins did Bob Gibson have?
Bob Gibson had 251 wins during his career.
When was Bob Gibson born?
Bob Gibson was born on November 9, 1935.
How tall was Bob Gibson?
Bob Gibson was 6 ft 1 inch, 189 lb (185 cm, 85 kg).
What was Bob Gibson's earned run average (ERA)?
Bob Gibson had a career earned run average of 2.91.
Where was Bob Gibson born?
Bob Gibson was born in Omaha, Nebraska, United States.
How many strikeouts did Bob Gibson have?
Bob Gibson struck out 3,117 batters during his career.
What position did Bob Gibson play?
Bob Gibson played pitcher.
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