Hall of Famer Bob Gibson Hospitalized in Fight With Pancreatic Cancer
By Sean Facey
One of the greatest pitchers in baseball history is dealing with a medical emergency. Hall of Famer Bob Gibson has been hospitalized as he continues to deal with the effects of pancreatic cancer.
"We all know what a competitor he is.”#Cardinals #HOF Bob Gibson hospitalized as he battles pancreatic cancer. Rick Hummel has the latest on the greatest Cardinal pitcher. #stlcards https://t.co/Unxxj7z9WL
— Derrick Goold (@dgoold) July 14, 2019
The 84-year-old St. Louis Cardinals legend was diagnosed with the disease several weeks ago. According to his agent, he is expected to begin chemotherapy soon.
Gibson was undoubtedly one of the best pitchers of his era. A two-time Cy Young Award winner and former MVP, he famously finished the 1968 season with a ridiculous 1.12 ERA thanks to his 13 shutouts.
“Old Days”Batters view of St Louis Cardinals HOFer Bob Gibson getting ready to deliver in a mid 1960's game.#StLouis #STLCards #1960s #Cardinals #HOF pic.twitter.com/L1YkjiNE3x
— Tom's Old Days (@sigg20) July 10, 2019
He finished his 17-year career with the Cardinals as the proud owner of a 2.91 ERA, 255 complete games, 56 shutouts and 3,117 strikeouts. He was the living embodiment of dominance while he was in the league.
Gibson has been a real competitor for all of his life. The two-time World Series champion once continued to pitch after suffering a broken leg on a line drive off the bat of Roberto Clemente. He also may have suffered a heart attack at the height of his playing days, though he never got it checked out.
He's the toughest competitor in #STLCards history.
— Corey Miller (@corey_miller5) July 14, 2019
Now Bob Gibson is battling pancreatic cancer.
Our @Frank_Cusumano confirmed the news Saturday night.https://t.co/0QXAJWTSp1
If there's anyone who can win the fight against cancer, it's Gibson. The man lives with an iron will, and the baseball world is pulling for him as he deals with this terrible disease.