Kirk Gibson Quotes

A collection of quotes by Kirk Gibson.

Kirk Gibson is a former professional baseball player and current baseball coach. Born on May 28, 1957, in Pontiac, Michigan, Gibson played for the Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Kansas City Royals, and Pittsburgh Pirates during his MLB career. He is best known for his heroic home run in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series, helping the Dodgers to win the championship. After retiring as a player in 1995, Gibson transitioned to coaching and has held various positions in different teams.

There was a perception of me, and I earned it because I was

There was a perception of me, and I earned it because I was really intense, really gruff. I treated certain people poorly at times. It was because of who I was. It was almost my strength. I came in all business. I tried to find ways to fit in with that demeanor, but it's not easy.

Kirk Gibson

Strength

I'm not out here to win a beauty contest.

I'm not out here to win a beauty contest.

Kirk Gibson

Beauty