What day did the Dodgers win the 1988 World Series?
This Day In Dodgers History: Kirk Gibson Hits Walk-Off Home Run In Game 1 Of 1988 World Series. On Oct. 15, 1988, Kirk Gibson added to what had already been a memorable season for the Los Angeles Dodgers by hitting a walk-off home run against Oakland Athletics closer Dennis Eckersley in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series.
What year in the 80s did the Dodgers win the World Series?
1981
Los Angeles Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-2)
Who was on the 88 Dodgers team?
1988 Los Angeles Dodgers Roster
| Player | Pos. | Birth Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Davis | RF | June 11, 1959 |
| Rick Dempsey | C | September 13, 1949 |
| Mike Devereaux | CF | April 10, 1963 |
| Kirk Gibson | LF | May 28, 1957 |
What was Kirk Gibson’s injury?
left hamstring
Gibson injured his left hamstring while stealing second base in Game 5 and his right knee while sliding into second base in Game 7.
What happened in 1988 World Series?
In the World Series, he shut out the A’s in Game 2, and pitched a two-run, complete game in the decisive Game 5 victory. The Dodgers won the NL West division by seven games over the Cincinnati Reds, then upset the New York Mets, 4 games to 3, in the NLCS….
| 1988 World Series | |
|---|---|
| MVP | Orel Hershiser (Los Angeles) |
Who won the 1988 World Series in baseball?
Los Angeles Dodgers1988 World Series / Champion
Who won the 1988 World Series?
Who did the Oakland A’s beat in the 1989 World Series?
San Francisco Giants
Oakland Athletics over San Francisco Giants (4-0)
Who was the 1988 World Series MVP?
MVP Orel Hershiser
Although Gibson’s homer has become an iconic World Series moment, it was World Series MVP Orel Hershiser who capped a dominant 1988 season in which he set the all time scoreless inning streak at 59 innings, recorded five straight shutouts, led the league with 23 wins and 267 innings, and won the Cy Young and Gold Glove …
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