[be-baw]

No doubt Gibson was one of the greatest pitchers of all time. He may have struck out 17 in Game 1, but the Tigers won the World Series.

1968 was the year of the pitcher, for sure. Denny McLain won 31 games that year which likely will be the last time a major league pitcher wins 30 or more games in a single season.

As I recall, after 68, MLB changed the pitching mound, lowering it I think. This was done because it was deemed that pitchers had too much of an advantage over the hitter.

Back to the World Series: Micky Lolich of the Tigers won 3 games and hit a homerun to boot. As a Tiger fan, I recall rushing home after the school to watch the rest of the games. At the time, all World Series games were played during the day, no night games.

[redshawk]

Yeah. The 68 series was incredible. The battle of the pitchers. Not another as exciting as that one since. Gibson gave us great memories.

[dfwgator]

That’s what made winning the 68 World Series so special, we beat the best in the game.

Al Kaline and Bob are probably reminiscing right now about it.

[Paul R.]

I was in Cardinals country, and I recall that in some afternoon classes, the teacher brought in a big TV and we all watched!

[A_Former_Democrat]

It was indeed a memorable Series

Thanks, Curt Flood

[Rummyfan]

No doubt Gibson was one of the greatest pitchers of all time. He may have struck out 17 in Game 1, but the Tigers won the World Series.

Thanks to Mickey Lolich and some bad fielding by the Cards.