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50 years ago
Posted: 01 Sep 2025 18:05 pm
by OldRed
Labor Day 50 years ago today, September 1, 1975, my sister Tina Brangle and I attended "Bob Gibson Day" at Busch Stadium, for the Cardinals-Cubs game. There was an hour-long ceremony before the game with 48,435 fans in attendance, which the Cardinals organization gave Gibson a number of gifts. Owner August Busch Jr. gave Gibson a $33,000 Wimnebago.
The Cardinals beat the Cubs 6-3. Gibson had a difficult time speaking, he was so move with emotion and gratefulness for the fans and the organization.
Posted by my friend on facebook, Bill Ruby.
I was there also.
Re: 50 years ago
Posted: 01 Sep 2025 18:09 pm
by Ordinary Man
OldRed wrote: ↑01 Sep 2025 18:05 pm
Labor Day 50 years ago today, September 1, 1975, my sister Tina Brangle and I attended "Bob Gibson Day" at Busch Stadium, for the Cardinals-Cubs game. There was an hour-long ceremony before the game with 48,435 fans in attendance, which the Cardinals organization gave Gibson a number of gifts. Owner August Busch Jr. gave Gibson a $33,000 Wimnebago.
The Cardinals beat the Cubs 6-3. Gibson had a difficult time speaking, he was so move with emotion and gratefulness for the fans and the organization.
Posted by my friend on facebook, Bill Ruby.
I was there also.
Wow Red, thanks for posting this. I too was there with MY sister, (Bernadette), and still remember sitting in the upper deck in dead center field. I had seen many of Gibson's achievements and wasn't gonna miss his day. I had forgotten who we played or whether we won, but beating the Cubs always puts icing on the cake. Bleep, I've gotten old...
Re: 50 years ago
Posted: 01 Sep 2025 18:34 pm
by Ordinary Man
A link to a Creighton University article and "seven Bob Gibson Days".
https://alumni.creighton.edu/news-event ... rld-series
Re: 50 years ago
Posted: 01 Sep 2025 18:48 pm
by Bomber1
OldRed wrote: ↑01 Sep 2025 18:05 pm
Labor Day 50 years ago today, September 1, 1975, my sister Tina Brangle and I attended "Bob Gibson Day" at Busch Stadium, for the Cardinals-Cubs game. There was an hour-long ceremony before the game with 48,435 fans in attendance, which the Cardinals organization gave Gibson a number of gifts. Owner August Busch Jr. gave Gibson a $33,000 Wimnebago.
The Cardinals beat the Cubs 6-3. Gibson had a difficult time speaking, he was so move with emotion and gratefulness for the fans and the organization.
Posted by my friend on facebook, Bill Ruby.
I was there also.
I also attended with my Dad. I remember the Winnebago also.