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.

When I knocked a guy down, there was no second part to the story.
BOB GIBSON

Baseball Guy Story
A curve ball is not something you can pick up overnight. It took me years to perfect mine.
BOB GIBSON

Curves Perfect Years
My pitching philosophy is simple. I believe in getting the ball over the plate and not walking a lot of men.
BOB GIBSON

Believe Philosophy Simple
When I gave up a grand slam to Pete LaCock, I knew it was time to quit.
BOB GIBSON

Pitching Quitting Slam
Rules or no rules, pitchers are going to throw spitters. It’s a matter of survival.
BOB GIBSON

Matter Pitcher Survival
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.
BOB GIBSON

Athlete Men Sports
My pitching philosophy is simpe. I believe in getting the ball over the plate and not walking a lot of men.
BOB GIBSON

Lot Men Pitching Walking
In a world filled with hate, prejudice, and protest, I find that I too am filled with hate, prejudice, and protest.
BOB GIBSON

Hate Prejudice Sports
Why do I have to be an example for your kid? You be an example for your own kid.
BOB GIBSON

Example Kids Pitching
A great catch is like watching girls go by. The last one you see is always the prettiest.
BOB GIBSON

Baseball Girl Sports
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.
BOB GIBSON

Color Given Skins

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