Dodgers past, future featured on TWIB Jun 28, 2008
"Something happens and the Dodgers maybe don't execute but end up executing in the end, it really reflects what's going on with the Dodgers in trying to win with youth. It was really like a microcosm of what's going on with the team." With this being the franchise's 50th anniversary of moving to Los Angeles from Brooklyn, another segment highlights the momentous events in the club's Southern California history, ranging from the dominance of the Sandy Koufax-Don Drysdale duo to the success of... (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
With B game, Masterson gets A for effort Jun 25, 2008
" Crime watchMajor League Baseball has not received a specific complaint about the Red Sox being victims of sign stealing, but the Phillies have been investigated for this in the past. The Sox played the Phillies last week, and one major league official thought the Phillies were taking Boston's signs. The Sox won two out of three in Philadelphia. Sox general manager Theo Epstein had no comment on the topic . . . Coco Crisp was still awaiting word on his appeal of a seven-game suspension. MLB... (Boston Globe)
Tiger's risky course Jun 19, 2008
gimpy Kirk Gibson hobbling around the bases after homering in the 1988 World Series remains one of baseball's iconic moments. Gymnast Kerri Strug stuck a vault landing on one foot to secure the United States a team gold in '96. (Albany Times Union)
Move over Jordan, Reed: Tiger is the king of pain Jun 17, 2008
With all due respect to Willis Reed, Kirk Gibson, Kerri Strug and Jordan in the Flu Game, Woods' win was more impressive than their feats under duress. They might have been in greater pain, but their sports allowed them to get by on the numbing effects of adrenaline, or in Gibson and Strug's cases, the knowledge that they needed to endure only one moment of agony. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Can Westwoodtame Tiger? Jun 15, 2008
The fact that he's limping like Kirk Gibson going around those bases after his dramatic pinch-hit home run for the Dodgers in the 1988 World Series adds to the intrigue. The story is almost ruined if Woods doesn't win. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kotsay attributes his success to father Jun 14, 2008
ATLANTA -- Whenever Mark Kotsay watches replays of Kirk Gibson limping around the bases at the end of Game 1 of the 1988 World Series, he vividly remembers where he was and knows exactly what it immediately prompted him to do. As the Dodgers were celebrating Gibson's walk-off blast against Hall of Fame reliever Dennis Eckersley and the A's, Kotsay called his father to share the moment with the man who had introduced him to the game of baseball and passion for Dodgers blue. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Gonchar, Malone expected to play tomorrow night Jun 4, 2008
Penguins defenseman Sergei Gonchar, perhaps the modern-day Kirk Gibson of Pittsburgh hockey, and forward Ryan Malone are expected to play tomorrow night in Stanley Cup final Game 6, Coach Michel Therrien said this afternoon. Gonchar injured his back midway through regulation of last night's Game 5, which the Penguins eventually won in the third overtime on a power play where a stiff and sore Gonchar made his return to the ice -- assisting on Petr Sykora's game-winner, 4-3. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
FSU shines in heat of a moment Jun 1, 2008
It's hard to imagine what the lasting memory from the Seminoles' scorching 17-11 NCAA regional victory over Florida on Saturday will be - the teams combining for the second-most runs in the series' 209-game history, cramping FSU shortstop Tony Delmonico hobbling around the bases in Kirk Gibson-like fashion after hitting a three-run homer or players dropping out from heat exhaustion ... "I guess I looked like [Kirk Gibson] a little bit," Delmonico said. (Florida Times-Union)
Dodgers Not Swept; They Were Vacuumed May 30, 2008
Cory Wade turned 25 years old in Chicago and shares his birthday with former Dodger MVP Kirk Gibson. The Indianapolis native has several guests in town from his hometown, including his parents. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Relive the 1988 World Series May 29, 2008
Kirk Gibson celebrates his walk-off home run in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series ... The 1988 World Series will forever be remembered for Kirk Gibson's unforgettable home run in Game 1. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Gibson comes full circle facing Tigers May 21, 2008
PHOENIX -- Kirk Gibson has moved on ... I didn't get Kirk Gibson to the big leagues ... "I think a lot of people all their life had the impression that Kirk Gibson was some hard-nosed jock," Leyland said. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Marking Strawberry's silver anniversary May 8, 2008
The following year, he hit 39, stole 29 and placed second to Kirk Gibson in the Most Valuable Player balloting, even after splitting the Mets vote with third-place finisher Kevin McReynolds. And that, too, was insufficient. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Cooper upset000024A5 after loss to D-backs May 2, 2008
"I talked to [coaches Rick] Schu and Gibby [Kirk Gibson] just to get a little idea of what I was going to be seeing," Owings said. "They said to look for a fastball that would get back over the middle of the plate. It ended up being a slider that kind of backed up. I just put a good swing on it. What a blessing.". (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Owings' pinch-hit homer keys rally May 2, 2008
"I talked to [Rick] Schu and Gibby [Kirk Gibson] just to get a little idea of what I was going to be seeing," Owings recalled. "They said to look for a fastball that would get back over the middle of the plate. It ended up being a slider that kind of backed up. I just put a good swing on it. What a blessing when I saw it go out." To top it off for Borkowski, Chris Young quickly doubled and Eric Byrnes followed with a single to drive in the go-ahead run, meaning that three of the four batters... (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
More of this story May 2, 2008
This was the verbal equivalent of hobbled Dodger folk hero Kirk Gibson going deep off Dennis Eckersley to ice the 1988 World Series in Game One. Un-freakin-believ-able. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Say It Ain't So, Jose Apr 22, 2008
The indelible memory of the 1988 baseball season will always be the hit by limping Dodgers pinch hitter Kirk Gibson to win the opening game of that October's World Series. It's a moment that ranks among the greatest in baseball history. (Slate)
Johnson hits wall in return to Chase Apr 21, 2008
He started growing the facial hair with teammate Chris Burke and bench coach Kirk Gibson when he began the streak. Byrnes hit leadoff after center fielder Chris Young was a late scratch as he battled some upper respiratory problems. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
D-backs' Byrnes credits m00000809ustache Apr 21, 2008
Bench coach Kirk Gibson is growing one as well, and pitcher Dan Haren has said he will not shave until he loses a game. Byrnes' streak appeared to be in jeopardy Saturday when he went 0-for-2 with a pair of walks and was scheduled to hit eighth in the eighth, which looked like it could be the last inning for Arizona to hit, being up 4-3. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
MONEY ISSUES: Baseball's 13 worst free-agent deals ever Apr 17, 2008
With his buddy Kirk Gibson, then in the Tigers TV booth, constantly saying how great Higginson was, and with a terrible Tigers team where Higginson was the "star,'' owner Mike Ilitch felt compelled to give silly money to Higginson. Immediately upon signing, his bat turned to a wet noodle. Ilitch has done a lot better lately, with worthwhile big-bucks deals for Pudge Rodriguez and Magglio Ordonez. 9. Barry Zito, $126 million, seven years, Giants. Hard as it is to believe now, at least one other... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Webb notches fourth straight win Apr 17, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO -- D-backs bench coach Kirk Gibson loves to kid Brandon Webb about his hitting prowess, or lack thereof. If the right-hander grounds a ball back to the pitcher, Gibson is likely to say, "They must have scouted you hard to know to play you right there.". (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Spartans WR Thomas hopes NFL ride goes boom, not bust Apr 3, 2008
Devin Thomas hopes path to NFL goes boom, not bust - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
At Los Angeles Coliseum, another dimension to Red Sox' trip Mar 30, 2008
Hard to believe people from Boston would ever be able to make fun of another team, but it's been 20 years since Kirk Gibson and friends stunned the Oakland A's in five games. Upon arrival, both teams spilled out of their buses and manned a stage in the middle of the Dodgers' lawn party outside the stadium walls. (Boston Globe)
New on DVD: 'Bonnie and Clyde,' other dark treats Mar 28, 2008
But every fan knows that the Dodgers' Kirk Gibson hobbled on both legs and unable to play pinch-hit a home run off the game's then-best relief pitcher (Dennis Eckersley, now an excellent Boston Red Sox analyst) to win Series Game 1. A real-life feat linked to Roy Hobbs' climactic blast in The Natural, it is, conservatively, one of the five most famed home runs in baseball history. (USA Today -- Life)
New DVDs: The Mist, The Kite Runner Mar 28, 2008
The Los Angeles Dodgers 1988 World Series Heres the entire championship matchup that opened with Kirk Gibson limping around the bases after his ninth-inning home run sealed the Dodgers win over the Oakland Athletics in game one. All five games of the Dodgers triumphant series, plus two key games from the National League championship, are included in the seven-disc set. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Vero bids farewell to Dodgers Mar 18, 2008
"It is the closing of an era," former Dodgers MVP Kirk Gibson said. "It's just different than any other place."Gibson also played for Detroit, which is training in Lakeland, Fla. (News & Observer -- Sports)
60 years later, Dodgertown nears end Mar 17, 2008
"It is the closing of an era," former Dodgers MVP Kirk Gibson said. "It's just different than any other place.". (AZCentral -- Sports)
Mel Didier finds gems and writes one, too Mar 15, 2008
Didier, 81, still is at it as special assistant to the general manager of the Rangers, still searching for gems to add to a long list of players whose careers he influenced, like Andre Dawson, Gary Carter, Mike Piazza, Luis Gonzalez, Eddie Murray, Mike Scioscia and Kirk Gibson. "I don't know of anyone who has been in more baseball parks throughout the world," said Fred Claire, one-time GM of the Dodgers. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Alan Haller: Defensive Back-Turned-Police Officer Feb 29, 2008
Flanker Kirk Gibson had worn it as a two-sport terror. And current running back has kept it in the highlights. (Msuspartans.com)
Boise State Makes All-Time Top Four Plays Feb 22, 2008
The other plays battling in the all-time quarterfinals are the Kirk Gibson home run for the that won the 1988 World Series, Mike Eruziones goal that was the game-winner in the historic United States hockey upset of the Soviet Union in 1980, Willie Mays over-the-shoulder catch in the 1954 World Series and Franco Harris Immaculate Reception in the 1972 National Football League playoffs that enabled the to defeat the. Fans can vote for the Boise State Statue of Liberty Play in the... (BroncoCountry.com)
Jim Hinesly: Second-Generation Spartan Champion Feb 21, 2008
With four tailbacks moving the sticks and Smith hitting All-Big Ten targets Kirk Gibson, Eugene Byrd and Mark Brammer, the Spartans built a 17-0 halftime lead and were the victors valiant for one afternoon. "Michigan has trouble rushing the passer, and we knew right away we could move the football," Hinesly said. (Msuspartans.com)
Poll: L.A.'s All-Time Outfielders Feb 20, 2008
Kirk Gibson, who gave the Dodgers a victory in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series with a pinch-hit walk-off two-run homer, spent three seasons in Los Angeles. He won the 1988 National League MVP Award after helping the Dodgers secure their sixth World Series championship. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Vote on Dodgers' all-time outfielders Feb 16, 2008
Kirk Gibson was responsible for one of the most memorable moments in Dodgers history: his walk-off home run to win Game 1 of the 1988 World Series ... Kirk Gibson: Gibson will forever be remembered for his game-winning homer off A's closer Dennis Eckersley in the 1988 World Series. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Bronco Statue Of Liberty In All-Time Top 8 Feb 15, 2008
Currently, the Kirk Gibson home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers that defeated the Oakland Athletics in the 1988 World Series is competing against the Larry Bird steal and pass to Dennis Johnson that helped the Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons in the 1987 NBA Finals. Others in that side of the bracket include Mike Eruzione's dramatic go-ahead goal for the United States in their upset over the Soviet Union in the 1980 Winter Olympics, Lynn Swann's acrobatic catch in the 1976 Super Bowl,... (BroncoCountry.com)
Saito anchors deep Dodgers bullpen Feb 7, 2008
Kirk Gibson is one obvious answer, although as great as 1988 was, he had only one productive Dodgers season. Hideo Nomo would be a candidate, not only for his performance but for blazing the trail for other Japanese stars to follow. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Steinberg ready to take Dodgers Hollywood Feb 7, 2008
"For others, it was Kirk Gibson. So as long as you go back to your youth and regenerate your feelings of where and why and when and how you fell in love with baseball, then your soul gets replenished.". In another project that Steinberg originated in Boston, he arranged for schoolchildren in Los Angeles to learn about Jan. 31, the birthday of Jackie Robinson, from former Negro Leaguer and Dodgers hero Don Newcombe and several members of Robinson's family. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Sarah's Take: '88 won't be duplicated Jan 20, 2008
Kirk Gibson's historic home run in the 1988 World Series was most memorable ... Claire signed free agents Mike Davis and Kirk Gibson. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Donovan's coaching ability evident again Jan 18, 2008
We're not talking Tiger Woods after a birdie putt or Kirk Gibson at the World Series here. Donovan's gesture was gentle and quick and also a bit peculiar. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
Boilers nipped by sixth-ranked Spartans Jan 9, 2008
com - Boilers nipped by sixth-ranked Spartans. Football Recruit Search. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
On the mound, Goose Gossage scared everyone, including himself Jan 8, 2008
The most memorable moments of Gossage's long career involve were the major confrontations with some of the era's best players in key games, victories as well as defeats: getting Carl Yastrzemski to pop out to end the 1978 one-game playoff with the Red Sox; nailing the Dodgers' Ron Cey in the head in the '81 World Series; giving up long home runs to George Brett of the Royals in the '80 ALCS, and Detroit's Kirk Gibson in the '84 World Series. The most important save of Gossage's career came... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Podnuh, Here's a Book For You Dec 30, 2007
To have watched Kirk Gibson homer off Dennis Eckersley on TV to win the first game of the 1988 world series was exciting. To have watched Gibson's home in person at Dodger Stadium was overwhelming. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Theater of the absurd Dec 25, 2007
On Oct. 15, 1988, in Dodger Stadium, Kirk Gibson hit a home run of which you might've heard. Two decades later, we know his very at-bat was absurd, because Oakland's 4-3 lead after eight innings relied upon an awesome grand slam that dented a center-field TV camera after blasting off the bat of the phenomenally juiced Jose Canseco. (Los Angeles Times)
Editorial Dec 18, 2007
Those watching Game 1 of the 1988 World Series will always remember a gimpy Kirk Gibson circling the bases after a dramatic pinch-hit, game-winning home run. That game also featured an interview with Oakland Athletics star Jose Canseco, who was being questioned about his alleged use of steroids. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Moments in Time Nov 25, 2007
" One measure of The Play's impact: Gary Tyrrell still receives attention as the "trombone guy. " Tyrrell wandered into the south end zone during The Play, only to unwittingly get in Moen's way. Moen flattened him, eventually prompting the College Football Hall of Fame to put Tyrrell's twisted trombone on display. Tyrrell, now 46 and living in Half Moon Bay, is good-natured about his strange slice of sporting fame, so we recently posed a playful question: What if he had been in the end zone for... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Moments in time Twenty-five years after The Catch and The Play (and the... Nov 25, 2007
Moments in time / Twenty-five years after The Catch and The Play (and the home run), consider these the Bay Area's 10 most memorable sports years. " One measure of The Play's impact: Gary Tyrrell still receives attention as the "trombone guy. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Moments in time: Trivia quiz Nov 25, 2007
Kirk Gibson homers off Dennis Eckersley in Game 1 of World Series (left). 2. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Great But Never World Champions Nov 24, 2007
How many managers or fans would take Paul O Neill or Kirk Gibson over Sammy Sosa. Reference. (Suite101.com)
Dodgers Shut Out of MVP Voting Nov 21, 2007
There has been only two Dodger winners in the last 41 years -- Steve Garvey in 1974 and Kirk Gibson in 1988 -- since Sandy Koufax won his third award in 1966 ... Jake Daubert was the first winner in 1913, followed by Dazzy Vance in 1924, Dolph Camilli in 1941, Jackie Robinson in 1949, Campanella in 1951, 1953, and 1955, Don Newcombe in 1956, Maury Wills in 1962, Sandy Koufax in 1963, Steve Garvey in 1974 and Kirk Gibson in 1988 ... Others career vote totals--*Dolph Camilli, Pete Reiser, Dixie... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Melvin named NL Manager of the Year Nov 15, 2007
"He's as well prepared as anyone I know," bench coach Kirk Gibson said. "He knows his stuff. He won't ever be outprepared.". (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
A-Rod's Salary: Watching for Collusion Nov 14, 2007
Stars like Morris, Tim Raines, Andre Dawson, Kirk Gibson and Carlton Fisk were all mysteriously offered bad deals, if any deals at all. Collusion is easier to prove if a group of players are being shortchanged. (Time.com)
Martin Wins First Sliver Slugger Award Nov 10, 2007
Outfielder Pedro Guerrero (1982), 2B Steve Sax (1986), outfielder Kirk Gibson and pitcher Tim Leary (1988), 1B Eddie Murray (1990), pitcher Orel Hershiser (1993) and 1B Eric Karros (1995) earned single awards. . (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
D-backs re-sign coaching staff Nov 3, 2007
Bench coach Kirk Gibson and hitting coach Rick Schu were already under contract for 2008 and as reported last week, pitching coach Bryan Price's option for next season has been exercised. The D-backs won a National League-best 90 games in 2007 with a roster that was loaded with young position players. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Miller: L.A. loses Little when big opportunity opens up Oct 31, 2007
And his riffs on bleeding Dodger blue mostly fall on deaf ears to a generation of players who have been able to squeeze out only one postseason win for the franchise since the Kirk Gibson World Series season of 1988. Based on his track record, you have to believe the issues that blew apart the '07 Dodgers would not be issues under Torre. (CBS News)
Scouts' honor: Attention to detail Oct 28, 2007
Before a hobbled Kirk Gibson hit his epic home run off Dennis Eckersley in Dodger Stadium, he remembered what longtime scout Mel Didier said at a scouting meeting to the team's lefthanded hitters. "Podner, Didier had said, "as sure as I'm standing here, if Eckersley goes to a full count, he'll throw you a backdoor slider. (Boston Globe)
Notes: Melvin discusses future Oct 27, 2007
Melvin declined to comment on his situation, but fully endorsed the decision to bring back pitching coach Bryan Price, bench coach Kirk Gibson, bullpen coach Glenn Sherlock, first-base coach Lee Tinsley, hitting coach Rick Schu and third-base coach Chip Hale. "For me, it's a slam dunk," Melvin said. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Roaring and soaring Oct 26, 2007
But while it was nowhere as dramatic as Kirk Gibson knowing that Dennis Eckersley was going to throw a backdoor slider on a full count before Gibson hit one of the greatest home runs in Series history, it was a stunning example of how inside knowledge and paying extraordinary attention to detail can turn a Series. "There are a lot of times we don't want him to throw over," Mills said. (Boston Globe)
Brees gets through bi-coastal bad day Oct 26, 2007
UNION-TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICES. Drew Brees has one house on the West Coast and another near the Gulf Coast. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Price returning to D-Backs Oct 26, 2007
Bench coach Kirk Gibson and hitting coach Rick Schu already are under contract for 2008. The contracts of third-base coach Chip Hale, bullpen coach Glenn Sherlock and first-base coach Lee Tinsley expire at the end of the month. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Rockies' Weiss remembers a rocket launcher Oct 24, 2007
He was also part of Oakland's loss to the Dodgers and Kirk Gibson in 1988, and he was on the losing side when the Yankees defeated the Braves in 1999. Weiss was injured in the American League Championship Series and did not play in Oakland's loss to Cincinnati in the 1990 Series. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Our experts share their favorite anecdotes Oct 23, 2007
So when I think back on Kirk Gibson's homer off Dennis Eckersley in 1988, I'll never forget that feeling of seeing that baseball, hanging there in the October sky, and suddenly realizing what was about to happen ... Mike Davis walked, and Kirk Gibson -- thought to be unavailable because of a knee injury -- hobbled out of the Dodgers' dugout like a one-legged wooden soldier, and the phone in my Nashville apartment rang. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Riley really riled or serially irritated Oct 15, 2007
It was 19 years ago tonight, baseball fans, that Kirk Gibson put a Hollywood ending on Game 1 of the 1988 World Series, hitting a two-out, two-run, pinch homer in the bottom of the ninth to give the Dodgers a 5-4 victory over Oakland. Why was Gibson out of the starting lineup. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
D-backs' Gibson still brings intensity Oct 14, 2007
Arizona bench coach Kirk Gibson (left) won two World Series rings ... When the answer was bench coach Kirk Gibson, Byrnes stopped and perked up. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
You look upset, Los Angeles. Why the long fall from grace? Oct 7, 2007
template_bastemplate_bas To borrow (OK, steal) from Jack Buck's famous call of the home run Dodger Kirk Gibson hit in Los Angeles in 1988: "I don't believe what I just saw." By Chris Dufresne, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer October 7, 2007 To borrow (OK, steal) from Jack Buck's famous call of the home run Dodger Kirk Gibson hit in Los Angeles in 1988. "I don't believe what I just saw.". (Los Angeles Times)
Cubs notes: Critics can't shake Lou Oct 5, 2007
Cubs bench coach Alan Trammell and D-backs coach Kirk Gibson, both former Detroit Tigers, posed for a photo behind home plate Thursday. On deck: The series shifts to Wrigley Field for Game 3 on Saturday, and Hill (11-8, 3. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Then and Now: Q&A with David Howard Oct 4, 2007
Kirk Gibson was on the team, and he didnt take me under his wing, but he made me do a lot of rookie stuff. Kept me in line, and then youve got teammates like Saberhagen, (Mark) Gubicza, (Mike) Boddicker, George (Brett) guys like that, and they were all really good to me. (Kansas City, TheInsiders.com)
Rocket ready for Game 3 Oct 3, 2007
Duncan, a son of former St. Louis pitching coach Dave Duncan, recalled going to his first World Series game when Kirk Gibson hit that famous home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers against Oakland in 1988. Baseball playoffs. (MSNBC -- Sports)
