Bob Gibson: Quick Facts
Bob Gibson is a MLB baseball player. He was born on November 9, 1935
Facts
| Also Known As | Pack Robert Gibson • Robert Gibson |
|---|---|
| Born | November 9, 1935 • Omaha • Nebraska |
| Died | October 2, 2020 (aged 84) • Omaha • Nebraska |
| Awards And Honors | Baseball Hall of Fame (1981) • Most Valuable Player (1968) • Cy Young Award (1968) • Gold Glove (x9) • World Series MVP (x2) • Cy Young Award (x2) • nine-time All-Star • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 1981) • 2 World Series championships • 1x MVP • 1x ERA leader |
| College | Creighton University (Omaha, NE) |
| Height/Weight | 6 ft 1 inch, 189 lb (185 cm, 85 kg) |
| Batting Hand | right |
| Throwing Hand | right |
| Debut Date | April 15, 1959 |
| Last Game | September 3, 1975 |
| Jersey Number | 45 (1960-1975, St. Louis Cardinals) • 31 (1960-1960, St. Louis Cardinals) • 58 (1959-1959, St. Louis Cardinals) |
| Position | pitcher |
| Earned Run Average | 2.91 |
| Games Played | 528 |
| Games Started | 482 |
| Innings Pitched | 3,884.10 |
| Losses | 174 |
| Saves | 6 |
| Strikeouts | 3,117 |
| Walks And Hits Per Inning Pitched | 1.188 |
| Wins | 251 |
Top Questions
How tall was Bob Gibson?
Bob Gibson was 6 ft 1 inch, 189 lb (185 cm, 85 kg).
Where was Bob Gibson born?
Bob Gibson was born in Omaha, Nebraska, United States.
How many strikeouts did Bob Gibson have?
Bob Gibson struck out 3,117 batters during his career.
What position did Bob Gibson play?
Bob Gibson played pitcher.
How many wins did Bob Gibson have?
Bob Gibson had 251 wins during his career.
When was Bob Gibson born?
Bob Gibson was born on November 9, 1935.
What was Bob Gibson's earned run average (ERA)?
Bob Gibson had a career earned run average of 2.91.
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