The Life of Bob Gibson

Major League hitters must feel a little safer this week, as perhaps the most intimidating pitcher of all time, Bob Gibson, left us at the age of 84. Mike and Bill pay tribute to the fallen Cardinal and inner circle Hall of Famer as a pitcher and civil rights icon who was so good he forced baseball to change its rules. Plus, happy birthday to Frankie Crosetti and Paul Splitorff!

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