WilliamM

In the first game of the 1968 World Series against the Detroit Tigers, Gibson struck out 17 batters

Forever migh to be defined first, I think.

I was in basic training at and advanced infantry training at Army Base Fort Dix during the 1967 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals. Bob Gibson pitched the seventh game for The Cardinals. I went on sick call to watch the game in the waiting room in the clinic. If I remember correctly, I never signed it at the clinic until Gibson was totally in charge. Bob Gibson died yesterday at age 84. After the 1968 season, major league baseball lower the pitching mound after Bob won most valuable player and the Cy Young Award. His earned run average: a bit over 1 run per 9 innings. Truly amazing in the era of relief pitchers now.

Remembering Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Gibson who struck out 17 Detroit Tigers in the first game of the 1968 World Series. Other than Stan Musial, Gibson may have been the St. Louis Cardinals' greatest player.