Hard to believe, but it was 20 years ago today that Kirk Gibson hit what is arguably the most memorable home run in the history of major league baseball. It's certainly the best I ever saw (take that Joe Carter!).
Gibson's homer came in Game 1, but it packed such an emotional wallop that the A's were done for the Series from the moment the ball left the bat.
Gibson's homer came in Game 1, but it packed such an emotional wallop that the A's were done for the Series from the moment the ball left the bat.
A's closer, Dennis Eckersley, came on to pitch the ninth to close it out for Stewart. After retiring the first two batters, Eckersley issued a walk to pinch-hitter Mike Davis, bringing a hobbled Kirk Gibson to the plate to bat for reliever Alejandro Peña. After Davis stole second, Gibson bravely fouled off Eckersley's best offerings, then hit a backdoor slider into the right field bleachers to win the game. The footage of Gibson hobbling around the bases on both hurt legs and pumping his fist as he rounds second will forever live on highlight reels. Gibson would never bat again in the Series. Kirk Gibson's walk-off homer in Game 1, marked the first time that a World Series game ended with a come from behind home run; and is considered the greatest home run hit in Los Angeles Dodgers history.
Thanks dude. Small consolation on such a sad evening.
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