One Swing That Changed Everything...
One Swing That Changed Everything: 1988 World Series Story

More Than Just A Score by Michael Leach

Episode notes

The 1988 World Series delivered one of the most iconic moments in sports history.

In this episode of More Than Just A Score, we break down the unforgettable showdown between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Oakland Athletics — a clash between power and resilience.

From the dominance of the “Bash Brothers” — Mark McGwire and José Canseco — to the historic brilliance of Orel Hershiser, This series had everything.

And then… there was Kirk Gibson.

In Game 1, barely able to walk, Gibson stepped to the plate against Dennis Eckersley and delivered a moment that would echo through baseball history forever.

We explore:

  • The rise of the 1988 Oakland Athletics powerhouse
  • How the Dodgers fought their way through the NL
  • Hershiser’s legendary postseason ru ... 
Read more
Keywords
World Series1988 World SeriesKirk Gibson home runDodgersAthleticsDodgers vs Athletics 1988MLB classic gamesbaseball history podcastMLB storytelling podcasticonic sports moments