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Bob Gibson is a MLB baseball player. He was born on November 9, 1935

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Also Known As Robert Gibson • Pack 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

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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.
How tall was Bob Gibson?
Bob Gibson was 6 ft 1 inch, 189 lb (185 cm, 85 kg).
What was Bob Gibson's earned run average (ERA)?
Bob Gibson had a career earned run average of 2.91.
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.

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