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July 17, 1974: Bob Gibson notches his 3,000th strikeout – Society for American Baseball Research
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1968: A Historical Novel, World Series
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April 16, 1978: Bob Forsch throws the most controversial no-hitter in Cardinals history
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Cardinals Hall of Famer Bob Gibson dies at 84 after bout with cancer
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Cincinnati Reds' Homer Bailey throws no-hitter against Pittsburgh Pirates - Newsday
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The Season of High Heat - Sports Illustrated Vault
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So what really made the Year of the Pitcher?
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1,856 Bob Gibson Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images
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Bob Gibson was the best postseason pitcher in baseball history - Baseball Egg
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October 2, 1968: Bob Gibson strikes out 17 to set World Series record – Society for American Baseball Research
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Jake Arrieta throws second career no-hitter as Chicago Cubs thump Reds, Chicago Cubs