Bob Gibson, known for his incredible achievement of winning seven consecutive World Series starts and his induction into the Hall of Fame, has been confirmed to have passed away by his former team, the St. Louis Cardinals. He was 84 years old.
The renowned pitcher had been residing in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, and had been battling pancreatic cancer for a significant period. His passing occurred on the anniversary of his memorable performance in the 1968 World Series, where he struck out 17 batters in Game 1 against Detroit.
Recently, the baseball world has mourned the loss of several other legends. Just a month before Gibson’s passing, outfielder Lou Brock, who was a key figure for both the Cardinals and the Hall of Fame, also passed away. Furthermore, at the end of August, the former Mets pitcher Tom Seaver passed away at the age of 72.
Regarded as a strict personality, Gibson was known to shun interactions on days he was scheduled to pitch and showed little interest in seeking or accepting advice. However, he is warmly remembered, with Yadier Molina from the Cardinals recalling, “Bob was humorous, intelligent, and infused a lot of energy. When he spoke, everyone listened. It was always great to have him around each year.”
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