Bob Gibson

I owe the public just one thing - a good performance.

— Bob Gibson

In a world filled with hate, prejudice, and protest, I find that I too am filled with hate, prejudice, and protest.

— Bob Gibson

Nothing matters...until you care

— Bob Gibson

When I knocked a guy down, there was no second part to the story.

— Bob Gibson

Fishing is one of the greatest things that you can do, it has the power to relax you like nothing else and…

— Bob Gibson

It is not something I earned or acquired or bought (the ability to pitch). It is a gift. It is something that…

— Bob Gibson

“The basis of intimidation as I practiced it was mystery. I wanted the hitter to know nothing about me.”

— Bob Gibson

My pitching philosophy is simple. I believe in getting the ball over the plate and not walking a lot of men.

— Bob Gibson

A great catch is like watching girls go by. The last one you see is always the prettiest.

— Bob Gibson

I could be a real jerk on the days I was pitching.

— Bob Gibson

Why do I jave to be an example for your kid? You be an example for your own kid.

— Bob Gibson

Believe me, I would much rather get three outs on three pitches than three outs on nine pitches, because that's going to…

— Bob Gibson

When I was playing I never wished I was doing anything else. I think being a professional athlete is the finest thing…

— Bob Gibson

Why do I have to be an example for your kid? You be an example for your own kid.

— Bob Gibson

A curve ball is not something you can pick up overnight. It took me years to perfect mine.

— Bob Gibson

When I gave up a grand slam to Pete LaCock, I knew it was time to quit.

— Bob Gibson

Rules or no rules, pitchers are going to throw spitters. It's a matter of survival.

— Bob Gibson