Former Major League star and Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson revealed he has Parkinson's disease. Former players and colleagues weighed in on social media.
Diamondbacks reliever Brad Ziegler:
Praying for Kirk Gibson and his family as he starts his battle with Parkinson's Disease...
— Brad Ziegler (@BradZiegler) April 28, 2015
Diamondbacks President and CEO Derrick Hall:
We are devastated about Kirk Gibson's news. I just sent him a note to tell him how much we love him. We know he will tackle this head on...
— Derrick Hall (@DHallDbacks) April 28, 2015
& bring awareness to the disease. He will always be an important part of our @dbacks family & we're here 4 support during this trying time.
— Derrick Hall (@DHallDbacks) April 28, 2015
Cam Gibson, Kirk Gibson's son:
Kick it's ass Dad!!! Thank you all for the support.pic.twitter.com/70ijSHlpXk
— Cam Gibson (@GibNasty_23) April 28, 2015
Former major leaguer and current Angels broadcaster Mark Gubicza:
Thoughts and prayers out to Kirk Gibson and his family. A great teammate, friend and even better person.
— Mark Gubicza (@Markgubicza) April 28, 2015
Diamondbacks pitcher Daniel Hudson:
Devastated to hear about Gibby. If he brings half of the tenacity in this fight that he did on the field and the dugout, I like his chances
— Daniel Hudson (@DHuddy41) April 28, 2015
Diamondbacks outfielder Ender Inciarte:
Let's all pray for Kirk Gibson and his family, God will give you the strength to overcome this disease and to keep moving forward Gibby
— Ender Inciarte (@Enderdavid18) April 28, 2015
Angels reliever Huston Street:
Thoughts and Prayers go out to Kirk Gibson and his family, from my family to yours God bless and we are pulling for you
— Huston Street (@HustonStreet) April 28, 2015
Diamondbacks pitcher Chase Anderson:
Prayers and thoughts go out to Kirk Gibson and family! I have no doubt he will over come this disease, he is fighter! God is in control.
— Chase Anderson (@ChaseAnderson87) April 28, 2015
Los Angeles Dodgers:
The Dodgers send their best wishes to Kirk Gibson and his family. http://t.co/JRnHfoP36q
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 28, 2015
:
The Detroit Tigers family wishes the best for Kirk Gibson, and our thoughts are with Kirk and his family.
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 28, 2015
We are all hopeful for Kirk's return to the ballpark soon.
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 28, 2015