His first World Series,
Lifted for a pinch-hitter:
Limping Kirk Gibson
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| 1990 Donruss #664 Alejandro Pena |
Pena won his first of three World Series rings in 1981 with the Dodgers, but didn't play during the World Series. He got his first taste of the big stage 7 years later when he came on in relief during Game 1 of the 1988 Fall Classic. Trailing to the Athletics 4-3 in the bottom of the 9th, Pena was due to hit 4th. With two out and a man on first, the manager pulled him in favor of a pinch-hitter, a hobbled Kirk Gibson. It worked out well for Pena, who earned the win and eventually his second Championship.
Let this be a lesson to everybody: don't mess with injured Kirk Gibson
ReplyDeletePena was a part of two of the most memorable World Series walk offs in history. 88 game 1 and 91 game 7
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