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actionjackson · 10-03-2020, 12:51 AM

Just heard a great story about his final appearance on September 3, 1975 from Bob Costas. It was a relief appearance, and the second last batter he faced in the seventh inning that day was Pete LaCock, who he gave up a two out grand slam to. He then retired Don Kessinger on a ground out to end the inning, and was replaced by Mike Wallace to start the eighth. About a decade later, at an old timers game at Wrigley, LaCock happened to be playing for the Cubs old timers team, and Gibson drilled him. Costas asked him about it later, and Gibson's response was: "Robert...The scales must be balanced...No matter how long it takes." Hahaha! Apparently LaCock wore it like a badge of honour. Different game back then eh?

10-03-2020, 12:51 AM	#3
actionjackson Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 6,179	Just heard a great story about his final appearance on September 3, 1975 from Bob Costas. It was a relief appearance, and the second last batter he faced in the seventh inning that day was Pete LaCock, who he gave up a two out grand slam to. He then retired Don Kessinger on a ground out to end the inning, and was replaced by Mike Wallace to start the eighth. About a decade later, at an old timers game at Wrigley, LaCock happened to be playing for the Cubs old timers team, and Gibson drilled him. Costas asked him about it later, and Gibson's response was: "Robert...The scales must be balanced...No matter how long it takes." Hahaha! Apparently LaCock wore it like a badge of honour. Different game back then eh? Last edited by actionjackson; 10-03-2020 at 12:52 AM.