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Reading Baseball: Why I Loved Hating Bob Gibson

The St. Louis Cardinals organization has been rocked by the recent deaths of Hall of Famers and fan favorites Lou Brock and Bob Gibson.

In this edition of Reading Baseball, Pete Peterson pays homage to Gibson, who was known for his intimidating pitching style and his strained relationship with sports reporters.

Reading Baseball is a series of essays and commentaries by Richard "Pete" Peterson, author of Growing Up With Clemente and editor of The St. Louis Baseball Reader.

As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
Richard "Pete" Peterson is the creative force behind WSIU Radio's Reading Baseball Series. Pete's original essays and commentaries are a regular staple for any fan of the game.
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