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Who did kirk Gibson pinch hit for in game 1 of the 1988 World Series?
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Dave Anderson was due to bat next in the pitchers spot when Tommy Lasorda inserted Kirk Gibson to pinch hit....And the rest as they say, is history....zigzag528
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Who was the MVP of the 1988 World Series?
Orel Hershiser of the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series MVP award in 1988. He also won the the Cy Young award that year. Bret Saberhagen, Whitey Ford and Sandy Koufax are the only other players to win both awards in the same season.
Which player is in the record books for the Most Runs most runs batted in Most home runs Most bases on Balls and most strikeouts during a World Series through 1988?
Most Runs Scored in a World Series through 1988: Reggie Jackson in 1977 - 10. Most RBIs in a World Series through 1988: Bobby Richardson in 1960 - 12. Most HRs in a World Series through 1988: Reggie Jackson in 1977 - 5. Most BBs in a World Series through 1988: Babe Ruth in 1926 and Gene Tenace in 1973 - 11. Most Ks in a World Series through 1988: Willie Wilson in 1980 - 12.
Who won the major league World Series in 1988?
The New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1978 World Series.
What years did the Dodgers won the World Series?
7 as of 2020 2020, 1988, 1981, 1965, 1963, 1959, 1955
When was last year the Dodgers won World Series?
In 2020 the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays The Los Angeles Dodgers have won the World Series 7 Times out of 19 appearances as of 2020 2020, 1988, 1981, 1965, 1963, 1959, 1955
Who hit the home run to win game one of the 1988 world series in the Los Angeles Dodgers?
Kirk Gibson. His three-run homer as a pinch hitter was his only appearance in the Series.
Who did Kirk Gibson pinch hit for to hit his walk off home in the World Serier?
That was Game 1 of the 1988 World Series against Dennis Eckersley and the Oakland Athletics.
Who hit the home run for the LA Dodgers to win the World Series?
Kirk Gibson hit a legendary pinch home run in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series, but it didn't win the Dodgers a world championship. They still had to win three other games to claim the title, and the injured Gibson never made another appearance in the postseason.
Can you play pro baseball if you get hurt?
Yes because if you remember that Kirk Gibson pinch hit for someone in the 1988 game one world series and hit the game-winning home run woot woot Los Angeles Dodgers
Whose walk preceded Kirk Gibson's game winning homer in 1988's World Series Game 1?
Mike Davis
What movie and television projects has Luis Polonia been in?
Luis Polonia has: Played Himself - Oakland Athletics Pinch Runner in "1988 American League Championship Series" in 1988. Played Himself - Oakland Athletics Left Fielder in "1988 American League Championship Series" in 1988. Played Himself - Oakland Athletics Pinch Hitter in "1988 American League Championship Series" in 1988. Played Himself - New York Yankees Left Fielder in "Sunday Night Baseball" in 1990. Played Himself - California Angels Left Fielder in "Sunday Night Baseball" in 1990. Played Himself - Baltimore Orioles Designated Hitter in "Sunday Night Baseball" in 1990. Played Himself - Atlanta Braves Pinch Hitter in "1995 National League Championship Series" in 1995. Played Himself - Atlanta Braves Pinch Hitter in "1996 National League Championship Series" in 1996. Played Himself - Atlanta Braves Pinch Hitter in "1996 World Series" in 1996. Played Himself (New York Yankees Outfielder) in "2000 Official World Series" in 2000. Played Himself - New York Yankees Pinch Hitter in "2000 American League Championship Series" in 2000.
Who was the MVP of the 1988 World Series?
Orel Hershiser of the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series MVP award in 1988. He also won the the Cy Young award that year. Bret Saberhagen, Whitey Ford and Sandy Koufax are the only other players to win both awards in the same season.
What movie and television projects has Danny Heep been in?
Danny Heep has: Played Himself - Houston Astros Pinch Hitter in "1980 National League Championship Series" in 1980. Played Himself - New York Mets Left Fielder in "1986 World Series" in 1986. Played Himself - New York Mets Pinch Hitter in "1986 National League Championship Series" in 1986. Played Himself - New York Mets Designated Hitter in "1986 World Series" in 1986. Played Himself - New York Mets Pinch Hitter in "1986 World Series" in 1986. Played Himself - New York Mets Left Fielder in "1986 National League Championship Series" in 1986. Played Himself - Los Angeles Dodgers Pinch Hitter in "1988 National League Championship Series" in 1988. Played Himself - Boston Red Sox Pinch Hitter in "1990 American League Championship Series" in 1990.
Did kirk Gibson hit a grand slam to end game 1 in the wold series?
No.In Game 1 of the 1988 World Series, Gibson hit a 2 run home run in the bottom of the 9th inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 5-4 victory of the Oakland Athletics.
What movie and television projects has Todd Benzinger been in?
Todd Benzinger has: Played Himself - Boston Red Sox Pinch Hitter in "1988 American League Championship Series" in 1988. Played Himself - Boston Red Sox First Baseman in "1988 American League Championship Series" in 1988. Played Himself - San Francisco Giants Pinch Hitter in "Sunday Night Baseball" in 1990. Played Himself - Cincinnati Reds Pinch Hitter in "1990 World Series" in 1990. Played Himself - Cincinnati Reds First Baseman in "1990 National League Championship Series" in 1990. Played Himself - Los Angeles Dodgers Right Fielder in "Sunday Night Baseball" in 1990. Played Himself - Cincinnati Reds Pinch Hitter in "1990 National League Championship Series" in 1990. Played Himself - San Francisco Giants First Baseman in "Sunday Night Baseball" in 1990. Played Himself - Cincinnati Reds First Baseman in "1990 World Series" in 1990.
Who was the last player to win the most valuble player award and win the world series in the same year?
Kirk Gibson was the last player to be on a World Series winning team the same year in which he was voted the league's MVP when he was with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1988.
Who were 1988 World Series champs?
LA Dodgers 1988 WS ChampsThe LA Dodgers beat the Oakland Athletics in the 1988 World Series.
