Bob Gebhard is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher and executive. He was born on September 4, 1942, in Denver, Colorado. Gebhard played college baseball at the University of Northern Colorado before being signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1965. He made his MLB debut with the Pirates in 1968 and played for them until 1970. Gebhard then played for the Kansas City Royals in 1971 before retiring as a player.

After his playing career, Gebhard became a scout for the Montreal Expos in 1972. He then worked as a minor league pitching coach and manager for the Expos before being promoted to director of player development in 1979. Gebhard was instrumental in developing several future MLB stars, including Tim Raines, Andre Dawson, and Gary Carter.

In 1985, Gebhard was hired as the general manager of the Colorado Rockies, a new expansion team that was set to begin play in 1993. Gebhard spent eight years as the Rockies' GM, building the team from scratch and overseeing their first playoff appearance in 1995. He was known for his ability to find and develop young talent, as well as his willingness to make bold trades and signings.

After leaving the Rockies in 1999, Gebhard worked as a special assistant to the GM for the Los Angeles Dodgers and then as a scout for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame in 2003.

Overall, Bob Gebhard had a successful career in baseball as both a player and executive. He helped develop several future stars and played a key role in building the Colorado Rockies into a competitive team. His legacy in baseball will be remembered for his ability to find and develop young talent and his willingness to take risks to build a winning team.

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