Bob Gibson Pitching - Action Shot
(Original Caption) 9/27/1968-St. Louis, MO: St. Louis Cardinals' Bob Gibson tuned up for his opening game World Series assignment by tossing his 13th shutout to compile the lowest season earned run average in National League history, 1.12, as the Cards edged the Houston Astros 1-0. Gibson bettered the mark of 1.22 set in 1915 by Grover Cleveland Alexander of the Phils. Gibson went into the game with a 1.16 mark and lowered it to 1.12 with the shutout.
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