R I P Bob Gibson

[ClementeFanOh]

This past few months has taken it's toll on baseball's greats. Rest in Peace Bob "The Hoot" Gibson. Sigh. Trent King

[ALR-bishop]

Grew up in St Louis and had the good fortune to attend Series games there in 64, 67 and 68. Fierce competitor. Cards were fortunate not to bail on him after his 58 and 59 seasons

[insidethewrapper]

The 1968 World Series players are dying off this year ( Kaline,Brock, Gibson). some of the greatest of all time. Thanks for the memories.

[nebboy]

Both Bob Gibson and Gale Sayers - both Omaha sports icons - hugh losses for my beloved city.

[Klrdds]

It”s hell getting old in many ways but when at 61 years old your childhood heroes start to die it makes it hit home . Imagine 3 players from those epic World Series teams of 1968 passing away this year plus Seaver and Gale Sayers . My long ago childhood is taking a beating ... Thank God for trading cards , autographs, memories , and memorabilia to keep it alive .
Sorry to be so philosophical but hey it’s a quiet Saturday morning.

[PowderedH2O]

Originally Posted by Klrdds

It”s hell getting old in many ways but when at 61 years old your childhood heroes start to die it makes it hit home . Imagine 3 players from those epic World Series teams of 1968 passing away this year plus Seaver and Gale Sayers . My long ago childhood is taking a beating ... Thank God for trading cards , autographs, memories , and memorabilia to keep it alive .
Sorry to be so philosophical but hey it’s a quiet Saturday morning.

I think this way a lot. I grew up in New Orleans, and for a period of time my next door neighbor was a Saints player named Mike Tilleman. Mike passed away recently and I thought about how young he was. Then I saw that he was 76. That isn't ancient, but it is pretty much a normal life span. And it hits me that as a man in my 50's that ALL of my childhood heroes are getting old. And then I will be next...

[bounce]

Was sad to see that this morning. I do very limited player collecting, but Gibson is one I've been doing and still have a few to go. I've always thought he was incredibly under appreciated. Because all threads need pics of "Cards"...especially the greats.

[Kutcher55]

Here's Bob's hall of fame speech on youtube. Very gracious, and well spoken.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eGnNzYhtzE

[mr2686]

Originally Posted by Klrdds

It”s hell getting old in many ways but when at 61 years old your childhood heroes start to die it makes it hit home . Imagine 3 players from those epic World Series teams of 1968 passing away this year plus Seaver and Gale Sayers . My long ago childhood is taking a beating ... Thank God for trading cards , autographs, memories , and memorabilia to keep it alive .
Sorry to be so philosophical but hey it’s a quiet Saturday morning.

I turned 60 in June, and I'm definitely feeling the same way. I tend to dive in to anything related to baseball's past, rather than today's game. Not to say there isn't some good stuff going on today, but it just doesn't seem the same. I won't even get in to Football and Basketball which is so far removed from the games I loved as a child, it's not funny.

[mr2686]

One thing I wanted to add about Bob. I was a bit apprehensive to meet Bob the first time at a card show due to his on field demeanor/reputation. He turned out to be a very nice guy and I'm glad I had the chance to chat with him, if only for a minute.

[commishbob]

I don't care how bad this card is. I'll never upgrade it. It's been mine since 1959. I love everything about it. Gibby's smile...he's happy to be a ballplayer... the pink frame (I love pink cards)...and the fact that I've owned it for over 60 years.


My favorite Gibson memory comes, ironically, from 1975, his last season and the final time I saw him perform. I attended this game in mid-August with a friend of mine who happens to be a lifelong Cardinal fan. As Gibby's career came to an end he struggled through a year that saw him saddled with a 3-10 record and an ERA over five. But on this day Gibson came into the game after the Cards had taken a one run lead in the top of the eleventh. I distinctly recall watching from seats behind the Cardinal dugout as he stalked out to the mound with that look that few pitchers had. My friend and I both saw it and said to one another 'Game over." And it was. Gibby blew away three Astros (looking!!) to wrap up the game. Awesome.