Kirk Gibson's playoff home run for Dodgers turns 25, ESPN tells the history
Kirk Gibson hits a walkoff home run for the Dodgers against the Athletics. Credit: AP
It was 25 years ago today...
No, this is not about a set of alternate lyrics for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Dodgers slugger Kirk Gibson launched his dramatic 1988 World Series home run off Oakland closer Dennis Eckersley 25 years ago on Tuesday. We all rememer the moment, alive or not at the time, since the footage is classic -- Gibson pumping his arm as he rounds the bases in triumph.
But ESPN takes a deeper look into the moment in a new feature that happily coincides with the Dodgers looking for some more playoff magic (this time against the Cardinals):
(Newsday's app users can watch the video here: http://bit.ly/H1Hqlm)
More MLB news
Eugenio Suárez happy to be back in Cincinnati after finalizing $15 million, 1-year contract
2m read
Carlos Beltran will enter Hall of Fame as a Met
1m read
Diamondbacks, veteran slugger Carlos Santana agree to $2 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
All-Star infielder Isaac Paredes and Houston Astros agree to $9.35 million, 1-year contract
Kyle Bradich beats Orioles, Yainer Diaz defeats Astros in first arbitration decisions this year
1m read
