Gibson gains Hall of Fame in first year on ballot
Bob Gibson, 45, wins election with 337 votes to join baseball immortals in Cooperstown. The right-hander led NL in 1968 shutouts, struck out 3,117, and praised Marichal as era’s best while recounting early racism and tough times shaping his career.
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Ali plans Louis tribute dinner in New York
Muhammad Ali hosts a February 22 tribute to Joe Louis at the Sheraton Center Hotel New York with a $150 plate dinner after a 5 PM cocktail party. Howard Cosell will MC and Tony Orlando appears, as Louis travels from Las Vegas for the event. Louis held the heavyweight title from 1937 to 1949 and is recovering from a pacemaker procedure in December.
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Marichal Reflects on Hall Vote and Roseboro Incident
Juan Marichal, 168 votes shy in his first year of eligibility, hopes the 1965 Roseboro bat incident didn’t cost him Hall of Fame election. He praised Bob Gibson, recalled patching things with Roseboro, and said he can live without induction while continuing to bring joy to others.
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Killebrew Misses Hall of Fame. vows to keep swinging
Harmon Killebrew, Payette native and Twins star with 573 career homers, fell 62 votes short in his first Hall of Fame ballot. He praised Bob Gibson's induction and said he will persevere. Don Drysdale, runner up to Gibson, echoed patience and acceptance of the voting process.
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