Kirk Gibson

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Kirk Gibson born?May 28, 1957
2. Where was Kirk Gibson born?Ponce, Puerto Rico
3. What is the career batting average?.268
4. What is the career home runs?254
5. Which teams did Kirk Gibson play for during his baseball career?Kirk Gibson played for the Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Kansas City Royals, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
6. Why is Kirk Gibson famous for a World Series home run?He hit a pinch‑hit walk‑off home run in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series while injured, helping the Dodgers win the championship.

Major League Baseball (MLB): The highest level of professional baseball played in North America, comprising the American and National Leagues.
Pinch-hit: To substitute a batter for another player in a specific at-bat, often to gain a strategic advantage.
Walk-off: A play, typically a home run, that ends the game immediately by giving the home team the lead in the bottom of the final inning.
National League MVP: The Most Valuable Player award given annually to the best-performing player in the National League of MLB.