Kirk Gibson Autographed "Fist Pump" After Dramatic Home Run in '88 World Series

Kirk Gibson's dramatic home run in the 1988 World Series is widely regarded as one of the most memorable moments in baseball history. It occurred in Game 1 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Oakland Athletics on October 15, 1988.Gibson, who was the Dodgers' star outfielder, had been dealing with injuries throughout the season, including hamstring and knee issues. He was not expected to play in Game 1 due to a severe leg injury. However, with the Dodgers trailing 4-3 in the bottom of the ninth inning and a runner on base, manager Tommy Lasorda decided to send Gibson to the plate as a pinch hitter.Hobbling up to the plate with an unmistakable limp, Gibson faced one of the game's most dominant closers, Dennis Eckersley, who had been virtually unhittable that season. The count quickly went to 3-2, with Gibson battling through each pitch.On the seventh pitch of the at-bat, Gibson connected with Eckersley's slider and sent the ball soaring into the right-field stands