Get the tissues ready, because this one will hit you right in the feels. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Milwaukee Brewers' left-hander Wade Miley named his second child after Kirk Gibson, his former manager with the Arizona Diamdondbacks.
On Jan. 29, 1988, Kirk Gibson signed a three-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers just one week after he was among seven players to be granted free agency by an arbitrator who ruled MLB team owners were colluding to drive down salaries.
On Nov. 15, 1988, Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Kirk Gibson was named the National League MVP. The award capped off a celebratory season for Gibson and the Dodgers, who unexpectedly defeated the Oakland Athletics in five games to win the World Series.
It’s been 35 years since Dodgers outfielder Kirk Gibson hit one of the most exhilarating home runs in the World Series and baseball history. After defeating the New York Mets during the 1988 NLCS in seven games, the Dodgers would advance to their first World Series since 1981.
Corey Seager rescued the Texas Rangers with a dramatic game-tying blast in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the World Series, and Adolis García lifted them past the Arizona Diamondbacks with a walk-off home run.
Middle reliever Brian Holton, who played a critical role for the Dodgers in the legendary opening win over the A's in the 1988 World Series, witnessed a stunning exchange between Tommy Lasorda and the Game 1 hero.
October 15 marks a memorable day in Los Angeles Dodgers franchise history. Kirk Gibson and Justin Turner share the unique honor of hitting clutch, walk-off home runs in the postseason — albeit 29 years apart.
Minnesota Twins standout rookie Royce Lewis made quite an impact on Tuesday.
The 1988 World Series will always be remembered in the minds of Los Angeles Dodgers fans, not just because of the championship, but for the circumstances that led to it, highlighted by Kirk Gibson’s dramatic home run in Game 1.
The 1988 World Series will always be remembered in the minds of Los Angeles Dodgers fans, not just because of the championship, but for the circumstances that led to it, highlighted by Kirk Gibson’s dramatic home run in Game 1.
Thirty-five years later, every pain point is remembered. There was the left hamstring, where a tendon was torn. The right knee, where the medial collateral ligament was torn from a slide into second base during Game 5 of the National League Championship Series.
This day in Los Angeles Dodgers history saw Kirk Gibson score from second base on a wild pitch for a walk-off win against the Montreal Expos. On August 20, 1988, in the second of a three-game series at Dodger Stadium, Gibson played a key part in the Dodgers coming from behind for a 4-3 win.
Orel Hershiser became the latest member to be inducted into the “Legends of Dodger Baseball” class, joining Steve Garvey, Kirk Gibson, Don Newcombe, Fernando Valenzuela, Maury Wills and Manny Mota.
Manny Mota became the latest member to be inducted into the “Legends of Dodger Baseball” class, joining Steve Garvey, Kirk Gibson, Don Newcombe, Fernando Valenzuela and Maury Wills.
Alex Kirilloff is following the path blazed by an MVP and World Series legend.
Pitching has long been a keystone for teams that win the World Series. In 1988, Kirk Gibson’s pinch-hit home run may get the attention for the Dodgers, but Orel Hershiser’s dominance on the mound made him World Series MVP.
On Jan. 29, 1988, Kirk Gibson signed a three-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers just one week after he was among seven players to be granted free agency by an arbitrator who ruled MLB team owners were colluding to drive down salaries.
There has never been a sports season quite like this in generations. A global health crisis will do that. Still, there were plenty of memorable and special sports moments in 2020.
It’s not how you start; it’s how you finish. While that isn’t always true, it is for these sporting events. Some games are forever emblazoned in our minds due to the plays that ended the contests.
On the 30-year anniversary of one of baseball’s greatest home runs, Dennis Eckersley, the man who served it up, marked the occasion. On October 15, 1988, Los Angeles Dodgers star Kirk Gibson hit the now iconic walk-off home run in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series.
The following players have won at least one World Series with two different franchises. Based on the information provided, name the players who’ve had the privilege of contributing to more than one winning team. In rare cases, the player may have not played in the World Series one year, but made significant regular season contributions to their team.
The 1984 Detroit Tigers won the MLB World Series, beating the San Diego Padres 4 games to 1. The Tigers were lead by a lights out closer who won the American League's Cy Young Award and the MVP Award. Can you name every player on the Tigers roster?
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