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8 Candidates to Break Bob Gibson's ERA Record in MLB's Shortened
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After 1968's 'Year of the Pitcher,' MLB lowered the mound. Now
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You Kids Don't Know: Bob Gibson, The Life of a Legend
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Was Bob Gibson ever charged while on the mound? : r/BaseBallHistory
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Is the media distorting history with the claim that MLB lowered
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July 17, 1974: Bob Gibson notches his 3,000th strikeout – Society
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MLB Power Rankings: Bob Gibson and the Most Intimidating Pitcher
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Can Bob Gibson knock this opponent down?
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№39: Bob Gibson, by MLB.com/blogs, Joe Blogs
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WS1988 Gm1: Scully's call of Gibson memorable at-bat