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The day Bob Gibson whiffed 17 Tigers on the way to World Series history
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Bob Gibson struck out SEVENTEEN in a World Series game!
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1968 WS Gm1: Gibson records 17th K to seal 4-0 win
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Play Index: Bob Gibson's 17 strikeouts in a World Series game edition
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The day Bob Gibson whiffed 17 Tigers on the way to World Series history
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Bob Gibson had so much substance, it became his style – Orange County Register
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Year of the Pitcher book: Bob Gibson 1967 World Series - Sports Illustrated
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Bob Gibson struck out SEVENTEEN in a World Series game!
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Ranking every World Series in MLB history - ESPN