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.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.Tommy Lasorda managed the 1988 World Series Champion Dodgers team.

BEFORE FAME

He was a member of the World Series Champion Detroit Tigers in 1984.

PERSONAL LIFE

Married JoAnn Sklarski in 1985 and the couple had three children together.

The meaning of the name Gibson: Son Of Gilbert

FUN FACTS

Baseball player Kirk Gibson were born on Tuesday, birthstone is Emerald, the seaon was Spring in the Chinese year of Rooster, it is 2113566324 days until Kirk Gibson next birthday.

May 28 Horoscope.