Joe Gibbon

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Joe Gibbon
Pitcher
Born: (1935-04-10) April 10, 1935 (age 78)
Hickory, Mississippi
Batted: Right Threw: Left 
MLB debut
April 17, 1960 for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
July 11, 1972 for the Houston Astros
Career statistics
Pitching Record     61-65
Earned run average     3.52
Strikeouts     743
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Joseph Charles Gibbon (born April 10, 1935 in Hickory, Mississippi) is a former professional baseball player. He was a pitcher over parts of 13 seasons (1960–1972) with the Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds and Houston Astros. Gibbon was a member of the 1960 World Series champion Pirates. An alumnus of the University of Mississippi, for his career he compiled a 61–65 record with a 3.52 earned run average and 743 strikeouts in 419 appearances, most as a relief pitcher. He has four sons, one daughter, and a late wife, Donna Gibbon. He now resides in Garlandville, Mississippi.

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