Bob Gibson Statue

This picture of the Bob Gibson Statue was taken just outside Werner Park on 12356 Ball Park Way, Papillion, Nebraska.  Werner Park is home to the Kansas City Royals Triple A franchise Omaha Storm Chasers.  Born in Omaha, Bob Gibson overcame childhood illnesses to play 17 seasons in the Major Leagues for the St Louis Cardinals and as a pitcher tallied 251 wins, 3117 strikeouts, and a 2.91 earned run average during his career.  in 1981, he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.  On April 11, 2013 this statue was unveiled with an estimated of 300 in attendance including Joe Torre, Bill White, and Tim McCarver (Teammates of Gibson), Bud Selig (Commissioner of MLB), Warren Buffett (Omaha investor), and Bill DeWitt,Jr. (St Louis President).  He was one of the best pitchers of all time.