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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWho Is Kirk Gibson?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nKirk Harold Gibson (nicknamed Gibby) was born 05-28-57 in Pontiac, Michigan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He attended Kettering High School, followed by Michigan State University where he was an All-American Wide Receiver in Football<\/a>. Much like the legendary Deion Sanders<\/a>, Kirk Gibson excelled in sport and had a number of directions open to him for his future sporting career.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt was suggested to Gibson by his football coach, that he try his hand at Baseball. This set him on the path of MLB greatness and put him on the road to a long and illustrious career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gibson was renowned for being ultra-competitive and took his game very seriously. Despite a series of injuries he struggled through the pain and had some standout moments in his career. None more legendary than his incredible home run in the \u201988 World Series. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who did Kirk Gibson Play for?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nGibson played his first professional game on 09-08-79 and his last game on 08-10-95. With a professional career spanning an impressive 16 years he certainly wasn\u2019t a flash in the pan player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During his career Kirk Gibson initially played for the Detroit Tigers where he impressed so much he was lauded as the new Mickey Mantle by his coach at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 1988 Gibson signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Gibson became something of a mentor and role model to a number of players in the team. He is credited with helping to turn the team into a far more professional outfit than they were before he joined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 1991 Gibson signed with the Kansas City Royals before moving a year later to the Pittsburgh Pirates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After a brief retirement and an offer to play football again (which he turned down), Gibson re-joined the Detroit Tigers. This was between 1993 and 1995 where he played out the final 3 years of his playing career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Kirk](\"https:\/\/sportsworldcards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_4749-846x1024.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nKirk Gibson Stats<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nGibson was a big player at 6\u20193\u201d and a top weight of 225 lbs. He batted and threw left handed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During his career he played an impressive 1635 games over a 17 season period with 255 home runs and a batting average of .268 (1553 for 5798). He had 985 runs with 255 home runs. 260 doubles, 54 triples 718 bases on balls and 284 stolen bases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why is Kirk Gibson\u2019s Home Run so Famous?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe date was October 15, 1988. The location was the Dodger\u2019s Stadium in Los Angeles. This was Game 1 of the World Series 1988.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the time of this now infamous play, Gibson was struggling with injuries to both legs. Despite this injury setback, Gibson went to bat with an incredible display of courage and skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In what is now considered to be one of the greatest home runs ever, Gibson hit a two run, walk off home run against Dennis Eckersley. Eckersley was the pitcher for Oakland Athletics. Gibson\u2019s home run won the Dodgers the game by a score of 5-4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kirk Gibson\u2019s Net Worth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nGibson is estimated to be worth around $15 million. Earnt through a combination of income from his playing years. Also as the coach with the Detroit Tigers and his time as coach and manager for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He also enjoyed 5 years as a television analyst.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is Kirk Gibson’s Health Issue?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn 2015 Kirk Gibson was diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s Disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through the work of his foundation, Gibson raises significant funds to find a cure for the disease. His foundation also promotes awareness of the disease and stresses how an early diagnosis can mean that an individual suffering from Parkinson\u2019s can have many years of almost symptom free living if treatment is sought early enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A link to his foundation and the incredible work they do is here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nKirk Gibson Trading Cards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It was suggested to Gibson by his football coach, that he try his hand at Baseball. This set him on the path of MLB greatness and put him on the road to a long and illustrious career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gibson was renowned for being ultra-competitive and took his game very seriously. Despite a series of injuries he struggled through the pain and had some standout moments in his career. None more legendary than his incredible home run in the \u201988 World Series. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who did Kirk Gibson Play for?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nGibson played his first professional game on 09-08-79 and his last game on 08-10-95. With a professional career spanning an impressive 16 years he certainly wasn\u2019t a flash in the pan player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During his career Kirk Gibson initially played for the Detroit Tigers where he impressed so much he was lauded as the new Mickey Mantle by his coach at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 1988 Gibson signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Gibson became something of a mentor and role model to a number of players in the team. He is credited with helping to turn the team into a far more professional outfit than they were before he joined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 1991 Gibson signed with the Kansas City Royals before moving a year later to the Pittsburgh Pirates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After a brief retirement and an offer to play football again (which he turned down), Gibson re-joined the Detroit Tigers. This was between 1993 and 1995 where he played out the final 3 years of his playing career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nKirk Gibson Stats<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nGibson was a big player at 6\u20193\u201d and a top weight of 225 lbs. He batted and threw left handed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During his career he played an impressive 1635 games over a 17 season period with 255 home runs and a batting average of .268 (1553 for 5798). He had 985 runs with 255 home runs. 260 doubles, 54 triples 718 bases on balls and 284 stolen bases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why is Kirk Gibson\u2019s Home Run so Famous?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe date was October 15, 1988. The location was the Dodger\u2019s Stadium in Los Angeles. This was Game 1 of the World Series 1988.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the time of this now infamous play, Gibson was struggling with injuries to both legs. Despite this injury setback, Gibson went to bat with an incredible display of courage and skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In what is now considered to be one of the greatest home runs ever, Gibson hit a two run, walk off home run against Dennis Eckersley. Eckersley was the pitcher for Oakland Athletics. Gibson\u2019s home run won the Dodgers the game by a score of 5-4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kirk Gibson\u2019s Net Worth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nGibson is estimated to be worth around $15 million. Earnt through a combination of income from his playing years. Also as the coach with the Detroit Tigers and his time as coach and manager for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He also enjoyed 5 years as a television analyst.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is Kirk Gibson’s Health Issue?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn 2015 Kirk Gibson was diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s Disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through the work of his foundation, Gibson raises significant funds to find a cure for the disease. His foundation also promotes awareness of the disease and stresses how an early diagnosis can mean that an individual suffering from Parkinson\u2019s can have many years of almost symptom free living if treatment is sought early enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A link to his foundation and the incredible work they do is here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nKirk Gibson Trading Cards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nKirk Gibson Stats<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nGibson was a big player at 6\u20193\u201d and a top weight of 225 lbs. He batted and threw left handed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During his career he played an impressive 1635 games over a 17 season period with 255 home runs and a batting average of .268 (1553 for 5798). He had 985 runs with 255 home runs. 260 doubles, 54 triples 718 bases on balls and 284 stolen bases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why is Kirk Gibson\u2019s Home Run so Famous?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe date was October 15, 1988. The location was the Dodger\u2019s Stadium in Los Angeles. This was Game 1 of the World Series 1988.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the time of this now infamous play, Gibson was struggling with injuries to both legs. Despite this injury setback, Gibson went to bat with an incredible display of courage and skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In what is now considered to be one of the greatest home runs ever, Gibson hit a two run, walk off home run against Dennis Eckersley. Eckersley was the pitcher for Oakland Athletics. Gibson\u2019s home run won the Dodgers the game by a score of 5-4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kirk Gibson\u2019s Net Worth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nGibson is estimated to be worth around $15 million. Earnt through a combination of income from his playing years. Also as the coach with the Detroit Tigers and his time as coach and manager for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He also enjoyed 5 years as a television analyst.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is Kirk Gibson’s Health Issue?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn 2015 Kirk Gibson was diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s Disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through the work of his foundation, Gibson raises significant funds to find a cure for the disease. His foundation also promotes awareness of the disease and stresses how an early diagnosis can mean that an individual suffering from Parkinson\u2019s can have many years of almost symptom free living if treatment is sought early enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A link to his foundation and the incredible work they do is here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nKirk Gibson Trading Cards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The date was October 15, 1988. The location was the Dodger\u2019s Stadium in Los Angeles. This was Game 1 of the World Series 1988.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the time of this now infamous play, Gibson was struggling with injuries to both legs. Despite this injury setback, Gibson went to bat with an incredible display of courage and skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In what is now considered to be one of the greatest home runs ever, Gibson hit a two run, walk off home run against Dennis Eckersley. Eckersley was the pitcher for Oakland Athletics. Gibson\u2019s home run won the Dodgers the game by a score of 5-4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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