The legendary pinch-hit walkoff homer by Dodgers star Kirk Gibson in Game 1 of the World Series happened exactly 25 years ago Tuesday (Oct. 15, 1988).
Here it is:
For more on the play, check out our "Remember When" on the moment.
Notice the homer was off Dennis Eckersley -- eventual Hall of Famer and baseball's best closer at the time. Obviously he's had plenty of time to shake it off, too, because he just tweeted the following:
Happy Anniversary Kirk Gibson! #postseason #athletics #dodgers
— Dennis Eckersley (@Eck43) October 15, 2013
Atta boy, Eck.