10/19/1964 NEW YORK: St.Louis Cardinals pitching ace Bob Gibson and his wife, Charlene, happily take possession of a 1965 Sports Car

(Chevrolet Corvette)

Sports Illustrated awarded the car to Gibson as their Editors choice as the most outstanding player of the 1964 World Series.

Gibson won two games as the Cardinal defeated the Yankees in the Series.He also tossed a record total of 31 strikeouts.