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Bob Gibson, Hall of Famer and Cardinals Legend, Dies at 84

Hall of Famer Bob Gibson died at age 84 Friday, team spokesman Brian Bartow confirmed to the New York Times.

According to the 's Rick Hummel, Gibson was in hospice care after having spent the past year battling pancreatic cancer.

KMOV.com shared a statement from Cardinals manager Mike Shildt: "When it rains, it pours. We knew he wasn't in great shape the last couple days. It's another big loss that's hard to swallow, right after Lou [Brock]. And for the Gibson family, our thoughts and prayers go out to them.