GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Kirk Gibson will throw out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Opening Day, which Gibson hopes will begin a season that will end Los Angeles' 30-year World Series drought. You might remember that Gibson had something to do with the last title the Dodgers won.
Gibson said the throw won't be pretty. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease three years ago, months after his stint as the D-backs' manager ended, and he spends much of his time raising funds for his foundation that is committed to fighting the disease.
Gibson's appearance at the opener on March 29 is part of such fundraising, in partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation.