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    Jackson, nicknamed "Mr. October" for post-season home run hitting heroics, said the hard-nosed Gibson inspired him. "I watched Bob Gibson beat the Red Sox three times in the 1967 World Series and strike out 17 Detroit Tigers in the opening game of the 1968 World Series" Jackson said. "Bob Gibson was in my Hall of Fame speech about how to play the game, the intensity and tenaciousness and the will to win. Full Article at Reuters
    I watched Bob Gibson beat the Red Sox three times in the 1967 World Series and strike out 17 Detroit Tigers in the opening game of the 1968 World Series
    SOURCE: Reuters 3 weeks ago
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Ex-diamond giants dissect fundamental duel
  1. Bob Gibson was in my Hall of Fame speech about how to play the game, the intensity and tenaciousness and the will to win. Gibson was an inspiration.
    SOURCE: Reuters 3 weeks ago
  2. One of these days some hitter is going to get hurt really badly because he doesn't expect the ball inside
    SOURCE: Reuters 3 weeks ago

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