Bob Gibson

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Bob Gibson is the Cardinals' fierce ace — a two-time Cy Young winner, two-time World Series MVP, and the pitcher whose 1.12 ERA in 1968 forced MLB to lower the mound the following season. Gibson spent his entire career with the St. Louis Cardinals from 1959 to 1975, winning 251 games with a 2.91 lifetime ERA and 3,117 strikeouts while leading the Cardinals to two World Series titles in 1964 and 1967. Gibson's 1.12 ERA in 1968 remains the lowest single-season mark in MLB live-ball history. He struck out a still-record 17 batters in Game 1 of the 1968 World Series. Gibson won two Cy Young Awards (1968, 1970) and the 1968 NL MVP. The card collector's view Gibson's rookie card is the 1959 Topps #514 — a key St. Louis vintage piece with rising demand in any Cardinals collection. The 1960 Topps, 1968 Topps (capturing his historic season), and 1971 Topps releases offer additional chase points across his career. Modern Topps Heritage, Allen & Ginter, and Cardinals retrospective sets provide accessible signature and jersey memorabilia options for collectors building around his pitcher's-mound era. For the St. Louis Cardinals fan in your life, our Bob Gibson plaques pair real licensed cards in display-ready formats — same player, real cards, fan-cave ready. Or browse the full St. Louis Cardinals collection for team plaques, sets, and bundles featuring Bob Gibson alongside teammates. The exact card may vary slightly from the one pictured — you'll always get a genuine licensed card of this player.