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Bob Gibson - Wikipedia
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October 2, 1968: Bob Gibson strikes out 17 to set World Series record – Society for American Baseball Research
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Bob Gibson passes away at the age of 84 Midwest News - Bally Sports
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Ortiz: Rap honors Gibby's life, aims to connect with younger fans
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Robert L. Gibson - Wikipedia
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Men's Basketball Hosts Senior Day Wednesday vs. Georgetown - Creighton University Athletics
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How would old-school MLB pitchers like Nolan Ryan, Bob Gibson, Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax have handled the free-swinging, swing-from-the-heels, home-run-or-bust hitters in modern Major League Baseball? - Quora
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Angered by assassinations of black heroes, Bob Gibson became the most dominant force in sports