Freddie Freeman and Kirk Gibson hit HUGE walk-off home runs for the Dodgers in the World Series!

[@philly_sports1558]

The fact that Joe Davis had the presence of mind to echo Scully’s call of “SHE IS GONE!” is incredible.

[@hankdagenais4157]

It's kinda funny. Vin said he tried not to listen to other announcers in order that he preserve his own style. "I didn't want to water my wine."

[@billstephens9033]

Jack Buck's call on TV was MUCH better. I always felt Scully came to the booth with his ad libs all written out. Jack Buck: "I can't believe what I just saw!" That's spontaneous and perfect!

[@lakeshowchampions9188]

I said the same thing

[@adamcarroll6438]

Just like how Joe Buck echoed his dad

[@tobybartlett8449]

Amazing, just amazing

[@johnnygonzalez1344]

Did he say "Gibby meet Freddie"? Spectacular moment. Awesome to have been able to see live both walk off HRs 36 years apart.

[@ericcarson342]

Yes! I had to listen to that over and over. First time I am seeing someone else mention this. He did indeed say that!

[@DanielWoike]

Kind of weird that Gibby and Freddie are both iCarly characters as well.

[@rogerevans3713]

Yes he did!! A superb statement for an iconic play/ player in MLB history. First ever gd,someone. I saw it. Imagine being at the game🎉🎉🎉🎉😂❤❤😅😮😅😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@JeffreyGlover65]

I was 22 when I watched Gibson walk it off in '88...and now at 58 I watched history repeat itself. Good times! 😎

[@JaysYoshiYT]

@@DanielWoikelol I know

My grandpa told me about Kirk's homerun and we used to watch this play so many times , with Freddie's homer ,I'm glad my generation got their own "Kirk Gibson" moment PURE BASEBALL

[@4partharmony208]

My earliest clear sports memory is 5 yo me watching Gibson's homerun on a 17 inch TV in my grandpa's living room. Freeman's shot brought so many memories flooding back.

[@danieldunlap4077]

I saw it when I was 9 on TV. Damn you made feel old.

[@trustnoone3007]

@@danieldunlap4077So you’re OLD and I’m not 😂

[@TylerDurden-yk4dh]

@@4partharmony208same Gibson memory, but I was 10. I was also in attendance Friday to see Freeman's hr in real life. Brought my 14 year old son. Truly unbelievable. The woman sitting next to me called. "Freeman's gonna pull a Kirk Gibson, watch..." lady, whoever you are, I will not forget that 7th inning convo

[@BigTulsa]

@@TylerDurden-yk4dh got all y'all beat. I was old enough to drink when I watched this game (21). I'm really old. Both great moments.

[@labajadaman]

I watched both games, 36 years apart! The thrill never gets old. Go Dodgers!

[@ronaldfleig4404]

I dislike the Dodgers, but I hate the Yankees more! Go Ohtani & Freeman & Betts!!!

[@helenjourde9033]

I'm a native Houstonian, but I've always liked the Dodgers (except when they're playing the Astros). At the age of 70 years young I feel so blessed to have seen some truly great players over the years. Go Dodgers!

[@raingubb]

Same here. 1988 I was an Eight year kid in Long Beach CA. In 2024 I'm a 44 year old man working in San Diego. Cried & went nuts both times

[@geoff-v1o]

Me too

[@janinenakazawa6990]

Same here! ❤

[@lyonheart316]

I get teary eyed watching this stuff. Magical.

[@JohnSmith-dh4gw]

I watched Sandy from a hospital bed in 1965.

[@tommitchell7294]

Greatest moment in MLB history I ever saw in my lifetime --- and I remember the walk off HR by Joe Carter to win the '93 Series and also the Bill Buckner goof in the '86 Series!

[@rogerevans3713]

@lyonheart316 I concur sir!! Me too... Oldschool is incomprehensible. The journey is well worthy of it ALL!!!!

[@mannylokzzz]

The way Joe presents the scenario, followed by the Vin shoutout, PLUS the stylish “Gibby, meet Freddie, Game 1 of the World Series!” Rare moment when the greatness of the call meets the greatness of the moment

[@jowade9026]

Joe Davis is to etching his commentary into MLB lore

[@sergiogrijalva3692]

My family and I were cheering so loud at home we missed the “gibby meet Freddie” technology what a blessing to rewind and watch over and over.

[@molonlabe1509]

@@sergiogrijalva3692 reminds me of Dave Niehaus calling "the double" when the Mariners won the ALDS in '95

[@pyrosaxplayer12]

​@@sergiogrijalva3692 same! Our household was so loud, I thought the TV speakers were on mute 😂

[@mediachristiantv7472]

And then he laid out, even longer than Vin did. Great moment.

[@RBE_Eðitz]

“She is gone” two amazing announcers, two amazing players. History repeated itself

[@TheGodYouWishYouKnew]

It didn’t though. Freeman’s homer is nowhere near Gibsons.

[@Knderain7]

@@TheGodYouWishYouKnew And how so?

[@TheGodYouWishYouKnew]

@@Knderain7 Compare the teams, the pitchers who gave up the home runs, the severity of the injury, the situation (Freeman had bases loaded, much more pressure on the pitcher than a runner on 2nd) and you’ll see what I mean.

[@Crucial_Editz]

⁠​⁠@@TheGodYouWishYouKnew Freddie hit a grand slam, first time a player has ever hit a walk off grand slam in World Series history, and that’s not better than Gibson?

[@TheGodYouWishYouKnew]

@@The.Editor124 A grand slam isn’t a home run? You obviously don’t know anything about baseball. Go away.

[@andrewmartinez7844]

Hearing Vinny makes me so emotional. That voice will always be in my head telling me Baseball stories.

[@dennisschultz9180]

He was the MAN who called all the big games, I recall the Gibson homer. People need to understand how good Dennis was.

[@arjunt5069]

The fact that both Vinny and Joe Davis called "She is gone!" after the hit makes it all that more historic.

[@teddy-ez5zt]

I usually immitate commentatos and do play by play watching games, I called his HR like Jack Buck....Freddie hits a fly ball deep to right....this is gonna be a homerun....Unbelievable a homerun for Freeman.....I don't believe what I just saw!

[@kerzytibok3211]

For my entire life Vin Scully was the voice of the Dodgers --- he impacted my life in many good ways!

[@FOTAP97]

Same. I remember how listening to Vinnie, there was no meaningless, uninteresting game - Vinnie was captivating even in the pedestrian moments. And on the other hand when history was being made, he was transcendent.

[@ZhangtheGreat]

Moral of the story: if you're pitching to close out Game 1 of the World Series to a hobbled hitter, don't have a mustache 😁

[@HaykInWonderland]

Imagining nestor quickly shaving in the bullpen before coming out

[@brandocalrissian3294]

Hahahaha best comment on here

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

Funny enough, Gibson had the better mustache of the 2 in 1988

[@EnriqueEskeda]

​@@S.K.R.E.Inc. Gibson wasn't pitching. 🤷

[@geminiixali2658]

Just shave it real quick in the bullpen

[@NASCARDAWGYT]

Both players playing injured, coming out and delivering the biggest hits of their lives. Baseball is amazing.

[@mel-nq6re]

I know that Freeman is dealling with that injured ankle, but man, compared to Gibson who was looking like a crippled war veteran, Freddie looks like a light-footed gazelle! 😁

[@w320313]

How can you not romantic about baseball

[@Will-Xaru]

@@mel-nq6re Honestly the way he ran those bases made it so much cooler. I love the oldschool baseball stars with the stache.

[@Isaac-qe2in]

Fun fact: Kirk Gibson was actually a two-sport athlete with the Mich St Spartans who, as an All American wide receiver was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. In 1978, NFL scouts timed Kirk Gibson at 4.28 seconds in the 40-yard dash. And for you non-football fans, that is lightning fast⚡ even for 2024!

[@Shawn-Leider]

Two different eras two wildly different injuries. An injury like freeman’s wouldn’t be barely looked at as injury back in Gibsons day. Those guys played with broken bones regular. Not to take anything away from freeman cuz most players today probably wouldn’t even play in his condition and risk career issues later on.

[@erickmorales1826]

I witnessed Kirk Gibson’s 1988 game winning walk off HR on tv when I was 10 years old. I’m 46 now and witnessed Freddy Freeman’s game winning GS HR. Let’s go Dodgers.

[@Ifoughtpiranhas]

I was a senior in high school in SoCal when that HR was hit, and the next day that was the talk of school in every period. "Did you see that HR last night?!?!?"

[@yonisamber8169]

Same!

[@erickmorales1826]

@@Ifoughtpiranhas yessir I did, salutations!

[@Celtics2025]

Same. Both are legendary

[@MichaelEssex]

same - _ I was 9. Great game.

[@BobChoat]

I still remember Kirk Gibson's walk off home run back in '88! I was 37 years old back then and it still feels like it was yesterday. Watching Freddie Freeman's walk off grand slam brought back that memory and creating a new one for today's world!

[@josephduarte1886]

God bless

[@colleenc9286]

Not so fast. Series isn't over

[@mkeptrangli]

That was off Eckersley, the best closer in baseball then. This grand slam was off a starter who hasn’t pitched in 5 weeks and Tim Hill was warming up. Nestor threw a 93 mph meatball right over the inside of the plate on the first pitch to Freeman. The two are not the same.

[@billrobinson8149]

Exactly and Gibson could barely walk

[@chazzx1018]

Both at 8:37 pacific time.

[@rsalas5557]

The kind of Stuff that's makes a grown Man CRY !!!!!!!! Thank you #5 !!!!

[@Lifesjustaphase]

Vin, the best to do it. LA has been blessed to have him and Chick Hearns.

[@SpecialAgentEBunny]

Two legends!

[@N1120A]

And Bob Miller!

[@haveaniceday5693]

Vin N Chick.

[@haveaniceday5693]

​@@N1120AGKG absolutely

[@KentuckyWaterfall13]

I’d like to add Stu Lantz into the mix as well. He’s been calling Laker games since like 1986 I think, he doesn’t get enough respect.

[@littlesigh]

Blessed to be alive for both of these. I am the same age as Kirk so been a Dodger fan forever. Thanks for post both of these together.

[@rogerevans3713]

Yes indeed!! L,A is the favorite!!! New York is the hated. Great game , going to be historic series.😅😂❤

[@jeffe_77]

Same here

[@martinklaus2203]

Same here!!!!

[@jasonbradley7516]

I am a Detroit native so I followed Kirk Gibson for a long time even when he went to the Dodgers I was 10 years old when I saw Gibson nail that ball for the walkoff Homerun. The feeling of déjà vu when I saw Freddie Freeman hit that grand slam just brought back chills. Baseball is so special to me because it was the first thing me and my father shared together. I wasn’t even a Dodgers fan at the time. I wanted the A’s to win. I was a huge Jose Canseco fan, but I loved Kirk Gibson. What a hit by Freddie Freeman. God, I love baseball!

[@TangoDragontheCreator]

What a wholesome story

[@letsgomets07]

Even as a Mets fan Gotta just tip the cap to these legends. Straight goosebumps

[@alchemisterjm5755]

Even more painful, the dodgers had to go through the Mets in 88 AND 2024 to get to the World Series and their destinies.

[@letsgomets07]

@@alchemisterjm5755 yes

[@ZeuZLoD]

Freddie Freeman just cemented himself in Dodgers lore for eternity.

[@abrahamcisneros1425]

Most def

[@javianjohnson8746]

Especially now that he won World Series MVP too

[@stevep4236]

No doubt

[@etokun1]

Gonna be hard for him to retire as a Brave now. His legacy moments are all with Big Blue!

[@ZeuZLoD]

@@etokun1 Right now its still debatable I would think since he played what nearly 12 years with the Braves and won a WS. If he wins another with the Dodgers while in that 6 year contract its going to be really hard for him not to retire as a Dodger.

[@nightskymurals]

I just heard a montage of calls on Freddie’s blast from last night... and only Joe Davis got it exactly right. He kept it to six words: “She is… Gone! Gibby, meet Freddie.” That’s all that needed to be said. Hat tip to Joe for knowing when to let the moment breathe-just like Vin Scully always did. Great announcers don’t steal the spotlight; they let us live the moment with the fans in the stands. The ones who ramble on? They kill the magic. Vinny was the master at stepping back, Joe nailed it last night, and most Dodger announcers get it. But that montage really drove it home. Thanks, Joe Davis, for keeping it simple and letting the moment speak for itself!

[@donttalktocops.4467]

Facts.

[@GdF420]

I remember that Gibson HR like it was yesterday. I was going nuts in the living room Go Dodgers ! From Montréal

[@geraldotto3145]

Me toooooo

[@jimminychristmas8100]

Me too, absolutely screaming....12 year old Dodgers fans in 1988. Deja Vu with Freddie's majestic bomb!!!

[@davids9520]

For those wondering about Kirk. Gibson suffers from Parkinson disease. He's a fighter. So he works hard to overcome Parkinson's. He does commentaries on Tigers games. He's a lot of fun to listen to, during Tiger's games.

[@ciampooh]

Thank you for that, newbie here.😊

[@albertliza4248]

I was listening to the game when the Dodgers played Detroit during the summer. Kirk was commentating during that massive come from behind win against the Dodgers. He was so chill!

[@oakraidergrl4lif]

Was too young to witness the famous Kirk Gibson home run but was able and watched live Freeman pull off that walk off grand slam Friday night. Both situations very similar.Go Dodgers!!!

[@kerzytibok3211]

I saw the '88 Gibson walk off when I was 16 and it was amazing --- but the "Freddie Walk Off Slam" is even BETTER

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

I would happily trade Joe Davis for Vin Scully to call last night's grand slam, cause while the moment was intense, the commentary was eh...

[@fretsone]

I will never forget this. Thank you Freddie💙

[@SpongeRobSquarePants661]

Insane. Freddie is such a good guy too, I think that makes this even better. Also Joe Davis pulling out heart strings with the “she is gone!” such a great nod to Vinny. You know that man is getting a lifetime announcing contract after that haha

[@PGar58]

Davis is an excellent announcer that needed a signature call. He’s got one now.

[@moegriggs3230]

Now I’m not a Dodger fan but damn that gives you CHILLS.

[@nonicosio]

where did you go?...i sort of lost it when players started going all over; good for them, but i had to follow them starting with Andy Messersmith

[@moonchees3]

I'm a newer baseball fan. Just wanted to say thank you MLB for posting these historic moments which I otherwise would have never known about!

[@Odioelfútbol]

Te hizo fanático del béisbol o othani o el clásico mundial de béisbol cierto o uno o el clásico mundial de béisbol o shohei othani o ambos

[@CarlosFernandez-r8o]

I can't believe what I just saw! History repeats itself!

[@EvannA919]

Also game one walkoff home runs are becoming a thing since Adolis Garcia hit one last year.

[@TheGodYouWishYouKnew]

No it doesn’t. Gibsons hr is leaps and bounds a bigger deal than Freeman’s.

[@brianwoods9552]

@@TheGodYouWishYouKnew Totally agree.

[@randyrocketcody4315]

Fixed

[@MannyL-g3m]

It sure did. 🎉

[@amazing50000]

I saw the Gibson HR in 1988 live as a kid on NBC. History repeats itself.

[@PretribPremill]

Me too.

[@ocana80]

I as well. I never thought in my lifetime I would see the same situation play out. Last night for the first time in many years, I felt like my 8 year old self again. All that was missing was Vinny calling the shot and Tommy being there.

[@exmaj5040]

​@ConservativeGraceBrethren me three. A 23 year-old "kid" back in '88. Unbelievable both then and now!

[@myview4u2think]

My sister called me in 1988 told me to rever my cap inside out for good luck because Kirk Gibson was battling, I did and he delivered. Your welcome.😂😊

[@backinhighschool94]

As a 12 year old I didn’t follow baseball back then but I remember seeing the Gibson play on TV over and over because the news channels would play it a lot. I remember hat famous Gibson arm pump 😂. Freddie should have did that famous arm pump also while rounding out the bases 😂.

[@livelife365]

I watched them both live and are both classics!

[@molonlabe1509]

that's so frickin cool. My earliest live baseball memory was "The Sandberg Game". I don't even remember the details, only that he hit two dingers and drove in like 8 runs. We had channels 2, 4, 6, 8, and WGN was 21 or something, so we grew up Cub fans

[@paulli2390]

Thanks for this. I've never watched the full at bat of the Gibson homer. Gibson had a full count, Freddie had bases loaded. Crazy

[@zaqwertyfish]

As a Mets fan since 85, part of me wishes neither of these home runs were made possible for obvious reasons, but the baseball fan in me loves them both.

[@StaviPorter]

My dad got to see Gibson winning with a walk off HR when he was just 19 years old. This year he got to enjoy Freddie cracking off that walk off grand slam and I got to be right there next to him both hugging and cheering for our dodgers. We both will never forget this moment and this World Series for the rest of our lives!

[@MikerodRod]

I was 19 myself in 88 and when Gibson hit that HR , the first one I hugged was my oldest brother. 36 years later my brother is in the hospital battling cancer and we're watching the game together, we gave each other a big hug . I'm glad he was able to see this

[@StaviPorter]

@ I hope nothing but the best for your brother and I’m glad you both got to experience history in the making just like me and my dad! Go blue!

[@MikerodRod]

@StaviPorter Thank you my friend, may God bless you. And yes, Go Dodgers!

[@StaviPorter]

@@MikerodRod God bless you and your family as well my friend! Look to the next season for us to run it back all over again for another win!

[@mikelopez4154]

AND THE MAGIC OF 88 CONTINUES- VIN SCULLY QUOTE " NOT A BAD OPENING ACT " THANK YOU FREEMAN, THANK YIU GIBSON. MAY THE SOULS OF SCULLY, LASORDA & FERNANDO LIVE WITH US DODGERS FANS FOREVER

[@David-mt7tj]

That Gibson homerun is iconic. I wasn't even alive in 1988 but I remember downloading the ESPN Sports Moments of the Century montage off of Napster as a kid and Gibson's pump with Buck's equally as iconic quip is shown at the end of it, always stuck with me despite not being a Dodgers fan or even alive to have remembered it.

[@BowlMN847]

As a miserable twins fan who has seen my team get beat down by the Yankees in regular season and playoffs…….that hit felt so good! 3 more Dodgers!

[@CharlieSheen-pv5qy]

I remember last season being at a Twins - Dodgers game friday night, they had the longest game of the season it went to the 13th inning. Finally the Dodgers took it. LETS GO DODGERS *DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN*

[@BowlMN847]

@@CharlieSheen-pv5qy yeah but who won the season series……😏

[@pauldevlin3841]

Grateful to be alive and present to witness BOTH these events when they happened live. The cheering I heard from two different neighborhoods from two different time periods shows this game is truly timeless. What a world!

[@shaunstrasser1]

Yep I was mad that night Gibby hit that home run.

[@aeipee13]

Damn brings back memories! I was in first grade at my old school Italian Aunt Dena's house in SF. I'll never forget watching on her old tv with the skyline of SF in the background window, my Dad's cigarette smoke lingering in the air, little sister in the crib. We jumped up, yelling, in a big group hug. It was the last time I'd see Aunt Dena.

[@Panster7]

And this is game 1. I don't think my heart can survive the whole series

[@daninspiration4064]

The way Freedie held the bat up it was like a champagne toast to the chef got serving him a juicy meatball Thankyou chef Nestor

[@richstrobel]

Some have said it was like the statue of Liberty because they're playing New York 🗽It made me think of Luke on a Star Wars poster as if he was saying the force is strong with this one.

[@jorgecea4473]

I was a 7 year old kid watching Gibby's homer and I never thought I would see lightning strike twice. Freddy's homer last night took me back to 88. Incredible moments, to have lived through both, is surreal. Dodger fan fom from the womb to the tomb.

[@jonnyblayze5149]

You still haven't seen "lightning strike twice" 🙄 not even close

[@brianwoods9552]

i remember this as a kid. I get choked up every time I watch it.

[@somerandomguy84]

Yeah it goes beyond sports. It’s inspiring and it’s just about not giving up. I have a lump in my throat right now and I’m not a fan of either of these teams lol

[@johnhernandez495]

Gibson and Freeman will always be Great Dodger hero's, but the GREATEST of them all is the voice of VIN SCULLY!!!

[@rm-jl8wy]

Don't forget Fernando!

[@brandocalrissian3294]

He will always be the greatest Dodger.

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

Exactly. Him and Fernando would be smiling ear to ear when that Grand Slam hit, and Vin Scully would torment Joe Davis for not letting the moment speak for itself

[@shizzam5000]

I was around for the Gibson HR and this one too obviously, Not a dodgers fan but a sports fan. Epic!!

[@josecarranza7555]

Who’s your team?

[@IISTAGII]

Man even if you dont like the dodgers, as a baseball fan, you have to love freddie.

[@davidhart9007]

Both of the home runs, by Gibson and Freeman, were hit at 8:37 PM Pacific Daylight time, 36 years apart.

[@miraeja]

No fcking way 😮 even the time???? 😮😮

[@DaRealGunna843]

😮😮😮

[@wvusmc]

That's a wild stat.

[@gregoryberg5806]

Wow!

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

To the day, I'm guessing too?

[@artjackson8360]

When this happened I was at the LA Kings game. It was Wayne Gretzky's first game as a King, but at that moment I don't think anyone was paying attention to what was happening on the ice. A murmur when through the crowd when the word spread. Amazing!

[@davidday2373]

Wow, didn't know that. But for this one, in the digital age, the crowds at the Coliseum, at SoFi, and at Staples all got to see it happen live.

[@glensavagequagmire7336]

I still can’t stop watching it what a moment to witness as a baseball fan #letsGOBIGBLUE

[@THR33STEP]

I’m not a Dodgers fan but these two moments were incredible!!! Go Dodgers!!!

[@LoveSunflowerz332]

I was there in 1988 14 years old now freedie freeman 49 same seat Dodger fan for over 30plus years

[@CarlosFernandez-r8o]

Freddie didn't mess around. One pitch.

[@auznreplays3099]

and both homerun were at 8:37 P:M

[@David-mt7tj]

@@auznreplays3099 We are living in a simulation

[@jamesway]

​@@auznreplays3099nice and fixed, same time.

[@N1120A]

If you think about it, he was playing the same mental game Gibson was. Gibson knew to work the count to 3-2, because Eck would work a backdoor slider to the lefty that would either miss and walk him or be a cookie. Freddie knew a first pitch heater was coming and didn't miss it - especially since it came slightly down and in - perfect for lefty/lefty.

[@pablomiguelgrijalvapaz6315]

the walk, the kiey at bat from Tommy Edman, that fact that Freddy came to the plate batteling an anle injury, he does not look as bad as Gibson but still and the HR wentin the exact same direction. Man I love this...what a game

[@beto3707]

Gibson's moment is the best for me. He's very injured and just coming off the bench with two outs, facing Eckersley, who is by far the best closer in the league. I remember this from when I was a little kid watching with my family, back when I was collecting trading cards. But Freeman is great, too; it was an amazing moment to witness that walk-off grand slam. I'm glad I got to share that with my wife and kids.

[@Shawn-Leider]

When I play the show I always try to get eckersly. Really good players can hit off him but his throw is so unconventional most players have issues. Imo he should be the best rated closer In all of mlb the show. His sidearm always throws me off unless i get serious time looking at it

[@tarheelredbone43]

Agreed. No shade on Freddie but Gibby was hurt, had not played and had to loosen up as best as he could and Eck was the best closer in the game at that time. Having said that, both dingers are the magic that makes baseball the best of the sports

[@BlunderBunny]

History doesn’t repeat, but it does rhyme.

[@whitenoisejack]

Watched that Gibson HR when i was seven. Some serious deja vu last night.

[@dondavis5633]

'88 was a very tough year for me personally and professionally, but that homerun by Kirk Gibson coincided with the start of a huge turnaround in my life, and I look back at that World Series with a deep joy that I was reminded of with this year's awesome performance by Freddie Freeman and our amazing 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers.

[@jlems56]

Just surreal. I remember being a high school senior watching Gibson hit the first one and going absolutely bonkers. Fast forward all these years later, I didn't get a chance to turn the game on until this at bat! I still can't believe it happened!

[@clone79]

I was 8 years old when i was Kirk hit this homer. Last night my 2 kids and I saw Fredy hit the Grandslam!! Go Dodgers!!!

[@NYNYRaider]

1988 and 2024 = both Years of the Dragon. Long live the sports writer in the NLDS who called the Dodgers the big dragon up the freeway :)

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

Maybe this year will be another World Series win for the Dodgers like in 88. Onky replace the subpar commentary with archive recordings of Vin Scully to make it even better

[@Drewskizee]

2+3=5

[@theaquariancontrarian3316]

I still remember my brothers and dad shouting as we watched the end of this game back in 88. Unbelievable.

[@ricric9521]

Great for MLB. Was at the USC game. The kids, young and college students, were going crazy routing for the Dodgers.

[@mrgonzalez4583]

I don’t watch baseball but I know last night was a legendary moment

[@cpa8778]

still remember K Gibson's home run at that time and jumping up and down for the comeback win. A wild crazy win just like dodgers did today. unbelievable. . also miss Vince Scully. go dodgers go blue. 3 more wins

[@poolside16190]

Welcome to history Freddie!☺️ Also Vin & Garagiola together were like tea & honey. Perfect combination.

[@DanielPark-qz5pj]

8 years old in 1988..was in front of the TV ..2024 im 44 now..and didn't the same exact thing...crazy how similar the moment feels..

[@SatoshiHODL]

8:58 "The Good Lord gave me this moment." Amen, Kirk. Amen.

[@miguelramos6663]

Definitely a Great statement

[@antonionoriega6784]

Baseball! Greatest game ever, Freddie is the star in game 1. Hollywood couldn't have written a better script! Unbelievable. Vin and Fernando are all high fives in Heaven!

[@jCorleone-5ive]

I love technology looks at the difference in quality WOW❤🎉 congrats dodgers n Freddie gotta love LA

[@Evian0709]

Yessss….that vintage clip was everything.💙⚾️💙⚾️ LETS GOOO DODGERS

[@bb-gc2tx]

now its hard to tell difference between a video from 2024 and 2015

[@hyuckjin84]

first time seeing the full kirk gibson at-bat. I never realized how banged up he was and how tough of a fight it was. That was an epic battle against one of the best pitchers at the time, just WOW

[@jude0117]

what an amazing night to be an LA sports fan. Dodgers win and Lakers win!

[@kellykarcher7179]

And USC won as well!!

[@josecarranza7555]

@@kellykarcher7179What about UCLA?

[@kellykarcher7179]

@@josecarranza7555 Didn't you know? UCLA is irrelevant! Haha...

[@mackydog99]

That was really special seeing both of these moments together. I was 32 in '88 so I was a little overdue for another moment in history.

[@davidday2373]

Thank you, Fernando 🙏🇲🇽✝️😇

[@Superion74]

Watching Kirk Gibson's homerun makes me miss Vin Scully's legendary play calling.

[@kunjiklub]

I remember my dad’s reaction watching Kirk’s hr live back in ‘88. Today I watched the same reaction from him with Freddie’s but recorded on his internet camera

[@javianjohnson8746]

"Gibby, meet Freddie!" such a beautiful moment ❤

[@B.Rayall]

Joe Davis is undoubtedly a master class, the best in the business, and a legend in his own right.

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

But he just can't compare to the GOAT, Vin Scully

[@Emmanuel______]

Both in same position, lefty, thats crazyyyy!!

[@jesseshort8]

Baseball looked so different back then, those guys all looked like they were 45 years old, drank a case of beer and smoked 2 packs a night, now (almost) everyone looks like an elite level athlete. We've come a long way.

[@miguelramos6663]

A lot has to do with the food

[@mel-nq6re]

Yet, back then starting pitchers could tally 250+ innings per season, and return to do it the next season without their arm falling off. How many pitchers even totaled 200 innings this season!

[@N1120A]

Gibson was 31 in 1988. Freeman just turned 35. Think about that one. That said, Gibson may have lost his hair early, but that dude was an absolutely elite athlete. Power/speed combo.

[@Isaac-qe2in]

​@N1120A Fun fact: Kirk Gibson was actually a two-sport athlete with the Mich St Spartans who, as an All American wide receiver was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. In 1978, NFL scouts timed Kirk Gibson at 4.28 seconds in the 40-yard dash. And for you non-football fans, that is lightning fast⚡ even for 2024!

[@richstrobel]

​​@@Isaac-qe2inthanks, I thought he went to Michigan.

[@no.17shoheiohtani]

Right field... She is... GOOONE!!

[@adamdorgant9454]

I know Right!!!

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

What Joe Davis should have done: Let the moment speak for itself after proclaiming "Gibby meet Freddie!"

[@jimmyvargas9282]

Yeap. Just like Kurt Gibson!! I remember that game n starting jumping in my living room. This time I was jumping at a pub😂😂

[@moiseszepeda1657]

El juego donde dio Gibson el jonrón del triunfo lo vi con mi padre y ahora con Freeman lo vi con mis hijos,la historia sigue y espero que mis hijos sigan viendo con mis nietos.

[@khanhpham9418]

Debbie Gibson sang the national anthem that day and I remember Vince Scully saying The Dodgers have Debbie Gibson singing but would rather have Kirk Gibson playing!! 😂 Life repeats itself!!

[@cobykenobi]

I was 11 years old and watching the Gibson home run at my grandparent's house next to my dad. In that moment I became a dodger fan. Fast forward 36 years later and I'm watching Freeman's home run next to my dad. I still get goose bumps watching them. Gotta love baseball!

[@jana.villaverde]

Joe Davis 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 Vin Scully, Freddie 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 Kirk Gibson 💙

[@humaux]

Imagine all the history we are watching this year. This could be a year in sports like no other in history and we are alive to see it. Remember these things and tell your children about them. 🎉🎉🎉

[@JonathanNelsonOfficial]

Freddie's hit will go down as the greatest play of the 21st century.

[@davidday2373]

The pause* holding the bat.

[@g.w.7893]

IF they win the WS. *

[@emilyelizabethbuchanan998]

They did!

[@tlmiller301]

Remember watching Gibson’s HR live. I was 9 years old. It’s all that was running through my mind as I watched the Dodgers load the bases and Freeman walk to the plate last night. Iconic stuff.

[@TheRomans9Guy]

11:20 “Gibbie meet Freddie!”

[@jonnyblayze5149]

Stupid

[@ACE-fr8sf]

BEAUTIFULLY STAGED 👏

[@jaydeebow6431]

Watching him limp around the bases really makes one realize how great both players truly are to even be playing at all is crazy.

[@mksnkr5659]

This is so special! Watching this from Russia, Siberia... much love for Dodgers, that walk-off was a masterpiece!

[@bbplizzybee]

Such good memories hearing Vinny's voice! I remember this game and I was glad I got to see the end of last night's game. Go Dodgers! ⚾💙

[@karinarobles-urrea8834]

Two magical moments 🙏🏻💙

[@n.c.g8313]

The greatest moment in dodger history replicated on today’s day of age? Yes please! Go dodgers! 3 more!

[@MilkshaketheKitten]

I fondly remember watching Kirk Gibson hit that home run back in '88. Now I got to watch Freddie Freeman hit a grand slam in '24., truly historic.

[@andyxfish]

My dad was given tickets to the game, from the teamsters. He and my mom had a blast.

[@FOTAP97]

While Gibson and Vin Scully were creating history in 1988 I had no idea what was transpiring down at Dodger Stadium as I had to work that night, waiting tables at Bosko’s in Calistoga. What a memory to learn what happened at the end of the evening.

[@Hexxum001]

Man, hearing the GOAT, Vin Scully, make that call for the Kirk Gibson home run again definitely brought out the emotions. Two absolutely incredible moments in Dodgers history. Go Dodgers!!

[@S.K.R.E.Inc.]

Joe Davis PALES in comparison to the GOAT

[@johnamejia935]

The game never changes what changes. they are the players

[@el.mas.buscado7221]

I remember this in 1988 i was 8 years old watching tv with my dad and when he hit that homerun my dad picked me up and threw me in the air I was so happy! We played baseball everyday. Love them days, they were golden.

[@severianthefool7233]

Just incredible.. two legendary moments in our sport. Also, if Gibson’s AB doesn’t make ya thankful for the pitcher disengagement rule lol..

[@bryanweitzman7803]

This was the greatest Dodger moment of my 26 year lifetime by far and the greatest baseball game I have ever seen

[@joseraulchavez3085]

I saw Valenzuela beat up Yankees on 81,...I saw Gibson hit his WS homerun in 88, and see Freeman do the same....I have the feeling that Dodgers will take this WS!!!!