Kirk Gibson/pagetext

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[edit] Profile

[edit] Personal

  • In 2008, he had four children.

[edit] Pre-professional career

[edit] Achievements

  • Was an All-American wide recevier and an All-American outfielder at Michigan State University..
  • Hit one of baseball's most memorable home runs in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • Earned ALCS MVP honors in the 1984 ALCS as the Tigers swept Royals.
  • Earned NL MVP honors in 1988, batting .290 with 25 HRs and 76 RBI.

[edit] Outside of baseball

  • Drafted by the NFL's St. Louis Cardinals in 1978.

[edit] Sources

  • Arizona Diamondbacks Media Guide. 2008.
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