Bob Gibson was an extraordinary and dominant pitcher who left an indelible mark on the game of baseball. Born on November 9, 1935, in Omaha, Nebraska, Gibson played his entire professional career with the St. Louis Cardinals from 1959 to 1975. Renowned for his fierce competitiveness and intimidating presence on the mound, Gibson was a true force to be reckoned with. He possessed an arsenal of pitches, including a blazing fastball and a devastating slider, which he used to overpower hitters. Gibson’s exceptional control and ability to command the strike zone were unmatched. He won two Cy Young Awards and was named the Most Valuable Player twice, demonstrating his dominance on the field. In 1968, he achieved one of the greatest single-season pitching performances in history, finishing with a minuscule 1.12 earned run average. Gibson was a nine-time All-Star and played a pivotal role in leading the Cardinals to two World Series championships. He was inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in 1981.

This lot is a Bob Gibson baseball card #211 produced by Topps in 1961.

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