Bottom of the Ninth

Kirk Gibson, one of the first modern day two-way athletes, was All-American in football & baseball in 1978 at Michigan State Univ. He was an athlete who refused to accept defeat, even in his darkest hours. Limping out onto the field in the 1988 World Series, his home run for the L.A. Dodgers was as if it were written for a movie. It was voted the #1 sporting moment in L.A. history. Bottom of the NinthÓ is a unique & inspiring look at an athlete who, although lightly recruited following high school, used his discipline & work ethic to lead him to storybook finishes. Young or old, every person interested in sports will find this a fascinating read. Color photos.Gibson, Kirk is the author of 'Bottom of the Ninth' with ISBN 9780756754778 and ISBN 0756754771.