On October 2, 1968, Bob Gibson delivered one of the most dominant pitching performances in World Series history by striking out a record 17 batters for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the World Series. Gibson allowed only five hits and one walk while shutting out the Tigers 4-0 on a hot, muggy afternoon at Busch Stadium. Gibson’s 17 strikeouts set a new World Series single-game record, a mark that still stands decades later. He struck out at least one batter in ev

Unforgettable Highlights from Bob Gibson in 1968

Reggie Jackson hit a grand slam off Bob Gibson in an Old Timers Game. The very next year, Gibson’s first pitch to him was high and tight 😳🔥 Classic baseball. Classic Gibson #baseball #MLB #fblifestyle | MLB Throwbacks