Bob Gibson, 84, Hall-of-Fame pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals

[KeithE4]

He's been battling pancreatic cancer for a year. He was in Hospice care at the time of his death, less than a month after his teammate Lou Brock passed away. He was considered the greatest pitcher in Cardinals history.

https://www.stltoday.com/sports/bas...663f29fb4d.html#tracking-source=home-breaking

 

[radioman148]

He's been battling pancreatic cancer for a year. He was in Hospice care at the time of his death, less than a month after his teammate Lou Brock passed away. He was considered the greatest pitcher in Cardinals history.

https://www.stltoday.com/sports/bas...663f29fb4d.html#tracking-source=home-breaking

His 1968 full season ERA of 1.12 ERA will never be equaled. RIP Bob Gibson!

 

[TheBigA]

Ironically on this same day, his former team lost to the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card playoffs.

 

[CTListener]

Ironically on this same day, his former team lost to the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card playoffs.

That's a coincidence, not irony, except in the mind of Alanis Morissette.