BOSTON -- In a poignant sit-down between the pitcher and hitter who formed one of the most legendary moments in baseball history, Red Sox broadcaster Dennis Eckersley interviewed Tigers analyst Kirk Gibson in a segment that aired on NESN prior to Thursday's series finale between the two teams.
While Eckersley was a popular starting pitcher for the Red Sox from 1978-84, and Gibson won a World Series ring for the Tigers with his heroics in 1984, both men are forever linked for Game 1 of the '88 World Series between the Athletics and Dodgers.
The Athletics were heavily favored to win that series, partly because Gibson -- the National League's Most Valuable Player that year -- was severely hobbled by injuries to both of his legs.