FILE PHOTO FROM OCT. 10, 1968---Bob Gibson is seen in action here during the 7th and deciding game of the 1968 World Series. Gibson set a new strikeout record for a single series in 3rd inning when Tiger Mickey Lolich became his 32nd victim of this series. Gibson held old record, too Ball may be seen as blur above pithcer's head. UPI TELEPHOTO
PITTSBURGH • Fifty years ago yesterday, Bob Gibson’s season was three starts old, he had to win a game, and the lineup he was about to face had a former MVP who changed the game and three future Hall of Famers.