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Downey: Unsafe at home plate
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Michigan Sports Hall of Fame: Mary Schroeder's iconic Kirk Gibson photo
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Best home runs in MLB postseason history
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Kirk Gibson's 1988 World Series home run - Wikipedia
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Braves, Phillies conjure up a classic in Game 2 — a playoff win unlike any other - The Athletic
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MLB -- Inside Kirk Gibson's World Series home run 30 years later - ESPN
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Oral Surgery Ordered For Twins Infielder Hit By 92 MPH Pitch
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Most dramatic World Series home runs – Orange County Register
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The History of Relief Pitching Part Five: the Famous Firemen of October - Cooperstown Cred
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Minnesota Twins Beat Astros In Game 2, Ties ALDS