Bob Gibson, St. Louis Cardinals ace pitcher fires the ball at Detroit Tigers Norm Cash in the ninth inning of the first game of the World Series Oct. 2, 1968 at Busch stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Gibson struck Cash out for the 16th strikeout of the game and set a new World Series record. Looking on are catcher Tim McCarver, home plate umpire Tom Gorman and first base umpire Jim Honochick. (AP Photo)
ASSOCIATED PRESSThere was the “Bob Gibson way” of pitching for the Cardinals from 1959-75. High and tight. Low and away. Didn’t talk to the opponents.