[hero ball] Kirk Gibson announces he has Parkinson's Disease

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/12780756/kirk-gibson-diagnosed-parkinson-disease

"I have faced many different obstacles in my life, and have always maintained a strong belief that no matter the circumstances, I could overcome those obstacles. While this diagnosis poses a new kind of challenge for me, I intend to stay true to my beliefs," Gibson said. "With the support of my family and friends, I will meet this challenge with the same determination and unwavering intensity that I have displayed in all of my endeavors in life."

--Kirk Gibson​

One of my absolute most favorite athletes of all time. Thanks for all the joy you gave me watching you play baseball.