General Forum

Just fyi, there is a great pic of Gibson sliding into 2nd on 1993 Upper Deck #513 Jose Lind card.  Looks like it should be a Gibson card.

This post made me have to go look at the Lind card.  I was struck by how similar the design of the front of the 1993 Upper Deck cards are to the front of 1992 Donruss.  Knowing what I know now about Upper Deck during that time frame, I am not the least bit surprised!

Not much happens in my little town so it was big news when Gibby moved here back in his playing days. I was always mad when I'd see Detroit as him hometown on his cards instead of lovely Lapeer, MI lol.

Yes, very similar to the 92 Donruss.  UD even put their logo/year on the back in 93 for whatever reason and brought it back to the front the  following year.

Huge Gibson fan here. I have a nice 8 x 10 I purchased on ebay of him bowling over Toronto's Pat Borders at home plate. The picture captures his playing intensity. Helmet flying, long hair flowing, crisp white Tiger home jersey with the iconic background of Tiger Stadium's blue facade and orange seats. I enjoy his commentary on the baseball telecasts. He brings a whole new level to the desciption of the game with his views on strategy, from a player and a managers point of view. His positive attitude and wry wit, while living with a debilitating affliction, are very inspirational. He sometimes comes off a bit awkward, and I am sure there are those that don't care for his presentation, but I , for one, enjoy listening to him. Gibson and Al Kaline were the 2 primary rightfielders patrolling Tiger Stadium during my youth. Sorry for the ramble...but good memories.