Bob Gibson - Baseball Legend

[@oomagooma1107]

A truly great pitcher and athletic competitor. Take him over 99% of the pitchers playing today...

[@bookemdanno5596]

Tim McCarver remembers details from 30-40-50 years ago better than I do from yesterday. I could listen to these three talking about baseball for hours and hours.

[@soaringvulture]

Having seen Gibson during his pitching days, I was really surprised by how civil and relaxed he was during this interview. He was a true terror on the mound and looked like he would sooner kill you than smile at you. And he could pitch, too.

[@sam4soph1]

Great interview the most competitive pitcher that ever stepped on the mound.

[@timmyjimmytoo]

Nolan Ryan was right there with him as a competitor...

[@charleswest9181]

@@timmyjimmytoo ....Ryan wasn't as good as Gibson.

[@timmyjimmytoo]

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[@timmyjimmytoo]

@@charleswest9181 Not even close

[@charleswest9181]

@@timmyjimmytoo ....Maybe you need a You Tube video to enhance your arguments but I can think for myself. There's no way that Ryan was as consistent as Gibson. At times he was dominate as evidenced by his 7 no-hitters. But Ryan is also the all time leader in walks allowed and that hurt him in his career. I'm a fan of the Astros so I saw all the ups and downs of his career.

[@curtwelling6853]

Been a Cardinals fan since 1961, the year I was born in St L. I have no idea how I never saw this video until now. I used to have dreams about Bob Gibson, my hero.

[@531671967]

I could listen to these two for days...baseball as it used to be and will never be again!

[@funeralmarketingservices1112]

Gibson and Koufax on the mound against the Yankees in the world series were one my fondest memories! and rod carew and lou brock! Don drysdale was also fun to watch!

[@sam4soph1]

Curt Flood was also a hell of a talent.

[@loyaldude10]

I don't remember Carew in any World Series, but he was one of the greatest singles hitters ever

[@Al-fl1gq]

I grew up in St. Louis and remember these guys so well. There is even a picture of Gibson on the wall of my man cave. Love watching this.

[@loyaldude10]

what Bob Gibson accomplished during the 1968 season, and in the 1st gm of the World Series against a very good Detroit Tigers lineup says it all. You had to see it live to appreciate it

[@jimanderson7648]

that was one of the best games i have seen pitched if not the best pitched game

[@rayjr62]

And with all due respect to Sandy Koufax, Juan Marichal and others who pitched from that era, if I were a manager and needed one game to win I would hand the ball over to Bob Gibson.

[@jimanderson7648]

i agree

[@loyaldude10]

well----I would go with Koufax, by a whisker. Look at what he did in gm 7 of 1965 WS on 2 days rest---shut out a hard hitting Twins team. Gibson really didn't deserve to lose gm 7 of 68 WS---he was tiring and manager didn't take him out, which was the norm back then. But they were definitely the 2 best in that era

[@roncs9582]

loyaldude10 Amen, should of won game 7

[@robertheinrich9288]

I am the son of CDR George Heinrich Coast Guard who played with Barney Shultz (sp) after WWll. in High School. When he became the the St Louis Cardinals Pitching coach you came to Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh. I was scared to meet you at that time( as a 8 year old). I became a big time fan of you and wished I had got to meet you. I think you are an example for all pro ball players. CPT Rob Heinrich

[@spryfolII]

I'm a Oriole fan through and through! I've always had a deep admiration for Bob Gibson. His demeanor, his persona, the way he had guys straight intimidated, and the legendary stories, backed up by former teammates and opponents. Watching Tim McCarver you can see the live and respect he has for Gibson and Bob really enjoyed his career and it showed. In baseball, My top 3 players of All Time are. 3. Brooks Robinson 2. Reggie Jackson 1. Bob Gibson From time to time, I like to revisit that Game 1 of the '68 Series. Just to give myself a nice pump up! Still, my favorite game to watch. Gibson was simply on another level.

[@ajshackleford8709]

Bob Gibson was my idol growing.......He was a beast

[@NkrumahTure]

Bob Gibson was something else when he played in the Major Leagues.

[@fredwilson4864]

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[@drewhunkins7192]

Bob Gibson: one of the greatest athletes the United States has ever seen. Played for the Harlem Globetrotters for crying out loud and then became arguably the greatest pitcher in history. They changed the physical contour of the game b/c of Gibson (lowered the mound)!

[@brucedigiorgio366]

Bob Gibson GOAT World Series pitcher,yes in World Series play Gibson best of all-time World Series pitcher

[@Waachiye]

Bruce Digiorgio - You are 100% correct, brother. Gibson was indeed the VERY BEST EVER !!!

[@reybarreto7979]

The GREAT Bob Gibson!

[@aa697]

The best righthanded pitcher of his time. No question about it.

[@ron88303]

Him and Marichal.

[@wmhhealth2018]

Gibson could do standup. I had no idea how funny he was. Hilarious stories.

[@ConfederateBob]

I loved Vita Blue also!!! Gibson was dominate!!

[@toker53]

I loved this guy growing up. Since there was zero intolerance in my house growing up I had no idea that people were treated like this until I got older. It is a stain on our history.

[@nickw22689]

Man they used to treat black players like dirt. Absolutely embarrassing to look back upon.

[@Selbstdenkender]

That's so true. Am Also a Mariners fan, can't add you as a friend here. :(

[@stevenkramer4762]

Really? Give some examples...

[@therealbs2000]

Steven Kramer um...segregation? Maybe you missed the first five minutes of the video lol

[@grehhet161]

a refreshing moment in MLB history is when hank aaron became the all time home run king. nobody cared about his color then, it was a beautiful moment

[@docsmithdc]

This is the problem with so many of us-"white fragility".How dare someone accuse us of being racist.How dare someone say slavery and 400 years of lynching,JIM CROW were not a very real part of what WE decided would be cultural norms in OUR country? How dare Black NFL players kneel ?@@stevenkramer4762

[@pringlescan81]

Bob was the ultimate competitor. He was before my time but his killer instinct reminds me of Jordan. Obviously Gibson came first but they both had that same determination to take over a game.

[@michaelguadiana4756]

Let's remember that pitchers back then had a larger strike zone then today. If they threw 100 pitches they were probably in the ninth inning as compared to today. You throw 100 pitches your only in the sixth inning. back then a batter went up there protecting the plate, today a batter goes up there to work the pitcher so he will get a pitch that he can handle. Big difference.

[@tomitstube]

another commenter noted this, from 1964 to 1971 the baltimore orioles and st. louis cardinals went to the worlds series 7 times (out of 8) and never played each other, maybe i'm biased but that era was the best ever. small markets dominating the game, detroit, st. louis, baltimore, oakland, pittsburgh, cincinnati and minnesota. .

[@alexandermizzi9916]

Tim Mc Carver is Bob's biggest fan.. Bob comes off as so intelligent and logical, that I would like to have heard more from him in this interview.. Bob doesn't throw "roses" too often, but he paid a high compliment to Mickey Lolich.

[@jp1713]

There are a few players you didn't mess with back in the day: Gibson and Nolan Ryan. Guys like them were ole skool, and didn't mess around. Both legends. Man did they throw HEAT.

[@Waachiye]

jp1713 - Agreed, but don't forget about us too. Signed, Early Wynn / Don Drysdale / Steve Carlton 😉

[@Mryrhodesian]

I think perhaps the greatest testament to Bob Gibson is that from 1968-1970 he averaged 9 innings a start when you round off fractions.8.9/8.9/ 8.6. Never to be seen again. Roger Clemmens the best pitcher ever? Up yours John Thorne.

[@jimanderson7648]

Bob by far Roger wasnt close to Bob

[@dfk09]

"the ball got away" Lol

[@FtMn544]

that was pretty great

[@anthonychiulli7736]

My idol

[@keithrissolo7437]

In my lifetime, being born in 1957, the greatest LH pitcher? Without a doubt, Sandy Koufax...The greatest RH pitcher? Without a doubt, flame thrower Bob Gibson....Gibson's W-L record may not have been quite as gaudy as Koufax, but fireballer Bob was every bit as dominant in the biggest games...IMO I still think Flood misjudged, then slipped on the Northrup blast...

[@charleswest9181]

I too, was born in 1957 which made us both 11 years old when that 1968 World Series was played. I recall seeing a quote from Flood where he states that he didn't misjudge that ball.

[@michaelguadiana4756]

The reason they lost was not because of flood but because they couldn't score no runs.

[@ravenone6001]

I'm s Cubs fan but you gotta give credit where credit is do. Gibson was a amazing pitcher!

[@davidberger2069]

In 1994, David Halberstrams' October 1964 came out (time certainly flies ahem). The book describes the Yankees of the early 60's & the Cardinals of the same era. Bil White was a first baseman for the Cardinals (previously he'd been on the Giants). A well-spoken intelligent player who just happened to be black-White became AL? NL? president eventually. Gibson was a gifted mimic and did a great impression of White struggling to catch a pop-up like a rusted robot (I presume White was an OK fielder-Gibson won the GG as a pitcher every year). White became great pals with Gibson, but, once White was later traded to another team-the friendship was over. White described his first at bat against Gibson after he was traded to the Phillies. Gibson's 1st pitch forced White to hit the deck-friendship over! I'm so old, I remember my dad trying to explain to me how good Gibson was in the 67 and 68.

[@aa697]

Fiercest competitor.

[@mikerubin22]

I remember how Bob Gibson would destroy the New York Mets, he was fantastic

[@jude999]

Year of this interview?

[@leebrock7151]

The story starting at 9:40 is awesome :D

[@cryptobradley2006]

Bob is "THE MAN" !!

[@teddylopez509]

Imagine what Mc'Carver and, Gibson would have said about Mantle had they played with him! MICKEY MANTLES' BIGGEST FAN.

[@charleswest9181]

They played against Mantle in the 1964 World Series.

[@thomasrose38]

Bob would throw at anybody he was a headhunter he was asked what if your grandmother was at the plate how would you pitch her he said high and inside what a competitor he got the ball back and he pitch it right back in I remember plenty of games well under 2 hours the batters would always step out of the box trying to slow him down when they got back in high and inside they would be on there ground on their backs

[@jamestillman9810]

Drydale hit twice as many as Gibson and didn't quite pitch as long. Gibson pitch inside to keep hitters honest just like most. Koufax was great but they widen the strike zone in 1963 and all of a sudden his big curve ball became a strike more often and he literally became unhittable.

[@brucearmstrong708]

It shows me that you can pitch pretty good even if pitching quickly. No matter what the experts say.

[@anthonychiulli7736]

Gibson & Brock

[@teddylopez509]

Notice what Gibson says about the great Mickey Mantle, that he couldn't put weight on one leg anymore and, he still hits a deep homer to the oposite field. Imagine a healthy Mickey Mantle! Mantle would have been the greatest player of all-times osteomyelitis and, taken better care of himself and, not got hurt so much. Mickey was something else. A real hero. Gibson was one of the greatest pitchers ever no doubt. MICKEY MANTLES' BIGGEST FAN.

[@tackledeaks6165]

This is my step uncle

[@domxem5551]

I must admit that I hated Gibson, because he would always beat my team.

[@weitzfc1]

the st louis cardinals were , in those days, the worst thing to ever happen to a great pitcher like bob Gibson . the cardinals were notorious for burning up pitchers . and as a cardinal fan , I hate to admit it.

[@richwright6505]

Gibson had a long career. Not sure what you are talking about.

[@anthonychiulli7736]

What supposed to mean. They were in 3 World Series. Winning too. Lou Brock And Gibson my idols. Stupidly they traded steve Carlton. For rick wise. Ugh.

[@GretaVanZeppelin1996]

The Cardinals didn't trade Carlton as much as it was Gussie Busch who traded Carlton. I'm sure that Gussie regretted that move all the way to his death. But Gussie was always doing that, trading players, you live by the sword you die by it.

[@mikewoods8203]

Jim brown

[@teddylopez509]

Greatest pitcher I ever saw was Sandy Koufax and, especially cause Sandy wouldn't throw at you to mess with your concentration when you were hitting. That's what happened in the Marichal Roseboro incident. Sandy wouldn't hit Marichal. Sandy was and, still is a gentleman. With Sandy you had to hit the ball or he was gonna strike you out and, most likely he was gonna strike you out. Sandy would have won 30 games or, more for those 5 great years had he been with the yankees with those teams the yanks had. Amazing how in one world series game againts the twins he couldn't get the curve ball going and, won just with the fast ball! He won his most, 27 games his last year with artritis and, all. Man he had some curve ball. In the american leauge it was Camilo Pasqual. He had a curve ball that twins catcher Earl Battey used a special mitt for. MICKEY MANTLES' BUGGEST FAN.

[@JBatts41]

Pete LaCock.....

[@cubswin3838]

Not the same offense as 67.

[@kenturner7253]

Lou. Btock

[@531671967]

I could listen to these two for days...baseball as it used to be and will never be again!

[@ErichLRuehs]

Word

[@ajshackleford8709]

That was a great period for baseball.....Hell today this year's team will have none the player's on it next year. Free agency and money ruined baseball and most of the other sport's. I QUIT WATCHING SPORTS WHEN POJULS WHEN TO THE ANGEL'S.