About Bob Gibson
Born 1957. Bob Gibson is an American baseball player.
Robert Louis Gibson (born June 19, 1957) is an American former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from – for the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Mets.
Gibson attended and played baseball at Springfield High School in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, where his catcher was Mike Scioscia. He did not receive any scholarship offers to play college baseball so instead chose to played baseball where he could afford it, at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. He was undrafted out of college but signed by Milwaukee Brewers scout Joe McIlvaine after his senior year.
He also played in Japan at the end of his career.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Bob Gibson?
American baseball player
When was Bob Gibson born?
Bob Gibson was born on 19 June 1957 in Philadelphia.
What is Bob Gibson's occupation?
Bob Gibson is a baseball player.
What nationality is Bob Gibson?
Bob Gibson is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Gibson (1980s pitcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Gibson. https://biography.guide/bob-gibson-baseball-player/
MLA: "Bob Gibson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-gibson-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Bob Gibson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-gibson-baseball-player/.
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