Former Arizona Diamondbacks manager and MLB legend Kirk Gibson revealed on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Gibson, who managed the Diamondbacks from 2010-2014 and returned to the broadcast booth with Fox Sports Detroit this season, has not called a game since Opening Day. We now know why.
“I have faced many different obstacles in my life, and have always maintained a strong belief that no matter the circumstances, I could overcome those obstacles,” the 57-year-old said in a statement, via The Detroit Free Press. “While this diagnosis poses a new kind of challenge for me, I intend to stay true to my beliefs.