Gibby Leads Emergence Of Retired Star To New Life
Gibby Gibson, a 16 year veteran of the St. Louis Cardinals, retires from pro baseball in 1974 and speaks to a large audience at a Thursday Noon Optimists luncheon in Omaha. He lists post baseball roles as ABC broadcaster on Monday Night Baseball with Al Michaels and Norm Cash, owning ROWH radio, and serving as a bank vice president. He recalls his peak 1968 season 22-9 with a 1.12 ERA, MVP and Cy Young awards, and notes his diverse athletic talents from Creighton University to track and even a year with the Harlem Globetrotters.
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Quotes From Hall of Famer Bob Gibson on Baseball and Life
Legendary pitcher Bob Gibson reflects on salaries, hitting, and coaching. He recalls signing his first pro contract in 1957 for 4000 dollars and notes stars earn top pay while praising athletes across trades. He shares rivalries, dreams to play basketball, and light anecdotes about Bill White and Sparky Anderson.
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Rudolph Shoots 66 Leads Kemper Golf as Trevino Withdraws
Rudolph shot a six under par 66 to lead the Kemper Open at Quail Hollow after a violent thunderstorm suspended play. Trevino withdrew with a pinched nerve and may skip the U S Open next week, choosing rest and practice in Charlotte.
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Giants Crush Danville 8-0 on Damp Home Turf
Giants center fielder Mark Woodbrey, Steve Grimes, and Don Sasser sidelined, yet Parker’s lineup delivered two home runs two doubles and five singles. Ron Hodges pitched a three hit shutout for his sixth straight victory as the Giants won their seventh straight at home on Scout Night attendance near 1,071 fans.
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NBA and ABA rumors swirl as stars eye moves
Rick Barry may quit the NBA to join CBS as a broadcaster while talks about a league merger keep shaping the ABA exodus. Luther Burden signs with the Knicks after a strong ABA run, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar tops All-Star talk. Coach Hill Fitch seeks release as Cavaliers eye change, with Ray Scott linked to the Bulls.
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