Dennis Eckersley threw out the first pitch to Kirk Gibson before

That was a cool feeling': An oral history of Kirk Gibson's iconic 1988 home run - Sports Illustrated

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Eckersley's career path keeps 1988 in perspective

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Eckersley's career path keeps 1988 in perspective

Kirk Gibson and Dennis Eckersley teamed up for a ceremonial first pitch before Game 4 of the World Series

Eckersley's first pitch to Gibson in World Series Game 4

Kirk Gibson and Dennis Eckersley teamed up for a ceremonial first pitch before Game 4 of the World Series

Dodgers World Series: Dennis Eckersley throws out ceremonial first pitch to Kirk Gibson

Dennis Eckersley's highs and lows, from fist-pumping swag to World Series walk-off: 'Shut up and let life happen' - The Athletic