Robert ‘’Bob’’ Gibson was an American professional baseball player who played 17 seasons in Major League Basketball for the St. Louis Cardinal from 1959 to 1975. Nicknamed “Gibby” and “Hoot”, Gibson was a right-handed pitcher known for his competitive and intimidating nature. He retired in 1975 and was inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989.
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, he overcame childhood illness and excelled in sports. At Omaha (Neb.) Technical High School Gibson was a star in basketball and track, as well as a baseball catcher. After playing professional basketball with the Harlem Globetrotters for one season, Gibson signed with baseball’s St. Louis Cardinals in 1957 and played with their minor league teams until 1959. He became a fierce right-handed pitcher and was at his best when the pressure was most intense. After his retirement, he served as a pitching coach for his former teammate, Joe Torre. Bob Gibson died of pancreatic cancer on 2 October, 2020.
1 When I was playing I never wished I was doing anything else. -Bob Gibson
When you’re doing something, let your focus be solely on it. Do not let your mind wander to other things. Love what you do and you’ll do it better.
2 Why do I have to be an example for your kid? You be an example for your own kid. -Bob Gibson
Strive to be an inspiration to your kids rather than asking them to be inspired by others. Let your words and actions inculcate in them values that will help them live a better life.
3 I can’t wait until the new one is built, new is always good. -Bob Gibson
Change is inevitable. You cannot survive until you grow and progress. Embrace change because without change there is no progress.
4 In a world filled with hate, prejudice, and protest, I find that I too am filled with hate, prejudice, and protest. -Bob Gibson
This world is filled with hatred and atrocities. People are prejudiced against each other for no particular reason. When living in a world like this, you cannot stop yourself from being influenced by those same emotions.
5 A curve ball is not something you can pick up overnight, it took me years to perfect mine. -Bob Gibson
It does not take much time to pick the basics of something. But what you learn overnight is just superficial. You need to constantly practice it if you wish to perfect it.
6 I could be a real jerk on the days I was pitching. -Bob Gibson
If you are at a task, you should learn to do it with the utmost conviction and focus. Do not let unnecessary things or people distract you. Be so focused that anything that’s distracting, should piss you off.
7 I owe the public just one thing: a good performance. -Bob Gibson
People are naturally drawn to entertainment. They like things that can make them forget about their woes and worries. They expect a good performance that they can enjoy.
8 It is not something I earned or acquired or bought (the ability to pitch). it is a gift. -Bob Gibson
Some people are naturally talented at things. Their innate talent sometimes even overshadows those with honed skills. But if one relies overly on their talent without practising, then they won’t be able to go too far.
9 Rules or no rules, pitchers are going to throw spitters, it’s a matter of survival. -Bob Gibson
In the long run, you’ve got to do the things that are necessary. It doesn’t matter if it is by the rules or not, there are some things that you are obliged to do.
10 My pitching philosophy is simple, I believe in getting the ball over the plate and not walking a lot of men. -Bob Gibson
There are always easier ways to achieve something. You do not always have to jump over the ledge, you can sometimes go around it. With a good presence of mind, you can always find easier ways.
10 Best Baseball Quotes by Bob Gibson
1. When I was playing I never wished I was doing anything else. -Bob Gibson
2. Why do I have to be an example for your kid? You be an example for your own kid. -Bob Gibson
3. I can’t wait until the new one is built, new is always good. -Bob Gibson
4. In a world filled with hate, prejudice, and protest, I find that I too am filled with hate, prejudice, and protest. -Bob Gibson
5. A curve ball is not something you can pick up overnight, it took me years to perfect mine. -Bob Gibson
6. I could be a real jerk on the days I was pitching. -Bob Gibson
7. I owe the public just one thing: a good performance. -Bob Gibson
8. It is not something I earned or acquired or bought (the ability to pitch). it is a gift. -Bob Gibson
9. Rules or no rules, pitchers are going to throw spitters, it’s a matter of survival. -Bob Gibson
10. My pitching philosophy is simple, I believe in getting the ball over the plate and not walking a lot of men. -Bob Gibson
