When I knocked a guy down, there was no second part to the story.
“When I knocked a guy down, there was no second part to the story.” Bob Gibson
In a world filled with hate, prejudice, and protest, I find that I too am filled with hate, prejudice, and protest.
“In a world filled with hate, prejudice, and protest, I find that I too am filled with hate, prejudice, and protest.” Bob Gibson
A great catch is like watching girls go by. The last one you see is always the prettiest.
“A great catch is like watching girls go by. The last one you see is always the prettiest.” Bob Gibson
I owe the public just one thing – a good performance.
“I owe the public just one thing – a good performance.” Bob Gibson
When I gave up a grand slam to Pete LaCock, I knew it was time to quit.
“When I gave up a grand slam to Pete LaCock, I knew it was time to quit.” Bob Gibson
I could be a real jerk on the days I was pitching.
“I could be a real jerk on the days I was pitching.” Bob Gibson
Believe me, I would much rather get three outs on three pitches than three outs on nine pitches, because that’s going to make me that much stronger at the end of the game. My pitching philosophy is simpe. I believe in getting the ball over the plate and not walking a lot of men.
“Believe me, I would much rather get three outs on three pitches than three outs on nine pitches, because that’s going to make me that … Read More
Fishing is one of the greatest things that you can do, it has the power to relax you like nothing else and there’s nothing quite like the thrill of the catch.
“Fishing is one of the greatest things that you can do, it has the power to relax you like nothing else and there’s nothing quite … Read More
My pitching philosophy is simple. I believe in getting the ball over the plate and not walking a lot of men.
“My pitching philosophy is simple. I believe in getting the ball over the plate and not walking a lot of men.” Bob Gibson
It is not something I earned or acquired or bought (the ability to pitch). It is a gift. It is something that was given to me – just like the color of my skin.
“It is not something I earned or acquired or bought (the ability to pitch). It is a gift. It is something that was given to … Read More
Rules or no rules, pitchers are going to throw spitters. It’s a matter of survival.
“Rules or no rules, pitchers are going to throw spitters. It’s a matter of survival.” Bob Gibson
A curve ball is not something you can pick up overnight. It took me years to perfect mine.
“A curve ball is not something you can pick up overnight. It took me years to perfect mine.” Bob Gibson
When I was playing I never wished I was doing anything else. I think being a professional athlete is the finest thing a man can do.
“When I was playing I never wished I was doing anything else. I think being a professional athlete is the finest thing a man can … Read More
Why do I have to be an example for your kid? You be an example for your own kid.
“Why do I have to be an example for your kid? You be an example for your own kid.” Bob Gibson