Kirk Gibson was born on May 28, 1957 in Pontiac, MI and is best known for his iconic walk-off home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers against Dennis Eckersley in game one of the 1988 World Series. This home run helped the Dodgers win the series in five games and cemented Gibson's place in baseball history.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $15 Million (2024)
About
Outfielder best known for his infamous walk-off home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers against Dennis Eckersley in game one of the 1988 World Series, helping propel the Dodgers to a 5-game series victory.
Before Fame
He was a member of the World Series Champion Detroit Tigers in 1984.
Trivia
He was named MVP of the National League in 1988, and in 2011, he was named NL Manager of the Year with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Family Life
Married JoAnn Sklarski in 1985 and the couple had three children together.
Associated With
Tommy Lasorda managed the 1988 World Series Champion Dodgers team.
