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rsdsharp

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2. Well, you still had '67 (and '64) to fall back on.

Reply to kairos12 (Original post)

Fri Nov 4, 2022, 06:25 PM

Nov 2022

In 1968, Bob Gibson was pitching for the defending World Champions, and eventual pennant winners. His ERA was 1.12, his WHIP was 0.853,and his record was 22-9. All of which begs the question, how did he manage to lose ANY, let alone 9.

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First World Series I recall watching or listening to all 7 Games. [View all] kairos12 Nov 2022 OP

Same for me zipplewrath Nov 2022 #1

Well, you still had '67 (and '64) to fall back on. rsdsharp Nov 2022 #2

Me too but I was Tigers all the way. gibraltar72 Nov 2022 #3

I remember Ed Sullivan, on his show, lauding Mickey Lolich. John1956PA Nov 2022 #4