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Russ Gibson: 1939-2008
2008-07-27 16:45
by Bob Timmermann

Untitled Russ Gibson, a backup catcher in the majors for six seasons with the Red Sox and Giants, passed away this weekend in Swansea, Massachusetts at age 69.

 

Gibson broke in with the Red Sox in their Impossible Dream season of 1967 and made two appearances in the World Series that year.

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2008-07-28 06:12:14
1.   bobsbrother
It makes me feel old to think that the players I knew as a child -- and I remember this Russ Gibson card -- were born in the 1930's.
2008-07-28 06:56:53
2.   Bob Timmermann
Topps would use the exact same picture in 1969.
2008-07-28 13:04:18
3.   bobsbrother
Just goes to prove Russ Gibson was timeless.

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