I heard Pete Rose tell of the time he first encountered Bob Gibson. Pete's rookie year, so I think 1963, he's playing 2b. Gibson comes up and promptly doubles.
Pete Rose is excited to meet Bob Gibson, runs over to second base and says ''whatjuh hit, Gibby?''. Gibson ignores him and takes his lead. Again Pete says ''hey Gibby, what was it?''. Gibson again ignores him. After the inning was over Pete asks of one the veterans, and they tell him Gibson doesn't talk to the opposition during the game.
Next day Pete's taking his swings during BP and Bob Gibson walks by. ''It was a slider, rook'.
