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"Kirk, Gibson"

Uncover the remarkable football career of Kirk Gibson, the baseball legend who was also a dominant All-American receiver at Michigan State.

GIBSON KIRK: The Two-Sport Titan: Kirk Gibson's Gridiron Glory

This legend excelled on the gridiron but went on to achieve MLB stardom, eventually culminating in World Series heroics in dramatic fashion.

  • DOB: May 28
  • EVENTDAY: May 28
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Gibson Kirk, Kirk Gibson
  • FOOTBALL POSITION: End, Wide Receiver
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Michigan State Spartans
  • NCAAF JERSEY: Number 23
  • SPORTS: College Football Hall of Fame
  • HASHTAGS: #May28 #GibsonKirk #KirkGibson #End #WideReceiver #MichiganStateSpartans #Number23 #CollegeFootballHallofFame
FOOTBALL NAME | Gibson Kirk

"The Two-Sport Titan: Kirk Gibson's Gridiron Glory"

Born on May 28, 1957, in Pontiac, Michigan, Kirk Gibson is widely celebrated for his heroics in Major League Baseball, particularly his iconic home run in the 1988 World Series. However, before his legendary baseball career, Gibson was a phenomenal football player at Michigan State University from 1975 to 1978. A physically imposing and exceptionally athletic wide receiver, Gibson left an indelible mark on the Spartans' football program.
✦ College Career Record-breaking performances marked Gibson's time in East Lansing. He still holds the Michigan State record for career yards per reception with an astounding 21.0-yard average. By the end of his college career, Gibson had established himself as the university's all-time leader in receptions (112), touchdown receptions (24), and receiving yards (2,347) – with the latter two still ranking among the top five in school history...