Kirk Gibson Dismisses Barry Bonds Home Run Critics

Kirk Gibson states he understands direct how unique Barry Bonds was throughout his playing days … and he informs TMZ Sports the man need to be acknowledged for all his achievements — even if it’s not the popular viewpoint.

We spoke to the MLB terrific at LAX today … and inquired about Aaron Judge‘s 62-home run season and whether he’s the REAL single-season king, thinking about every gamer above him on the record list is presumably connected to PEDs.

Gibson loaded a lots of appreciation on Judge … however when it comes to whether people like Bonds, Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire need to lose acknowledgment due to their supposed ties to steroids, he’s versus the idea.

“People go down different roads in different ways,” the Dodgers legend stated. “I’ve played with Barry. You gonna tell me the guy didn’t accomplish anything?” Gibson asked.

Gibson and Bonds were colleagues on the Pirates in 1992 — and he stated that 20 years from now, it may be popular to state Barry didn’t achieve anything.

“It’s the thought of the day, ‘Barry’s was no good, he did this, that and McGwire did this and Sosa did this.'”

“How do you know what anybody does?” Gibson stated.

We asked Gibson, a previous Silver Slugger Award winner, if this 2022 Dodgers group that won 111 video games throughout the routine season is the very best in the franchise’s abundant history.

“They’re pretty incredible,” stated Gibson, who struck the renowned walk-off crowning achievement in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series. “They’ve had one heck of a run. This is maybe the best team to win.”

Gibson won 2 World Series titles throughout his 17-year profession … and has constantly had a beneficial interest in the group’s success.

So we needed to discuss Craig Kimbrel, who was ended the Dodgers’ NLDS lineup … and he informs us the flame-throwing righty will be great when his self-confidence is brought back.

“How many times has he succeeded?” Gibson asked. “Has he failed more than he’s succeeded? That’s why he’s the closer.”

“He’s succeeded so much. He has to instill that feeling within himself. He’ll be ready.”

Finally, Kirk informs us about a male with one leg who will run a 26.2-mile marathon on 2 crutches to support his Kirk Gibson Foundation, which assists individuals with Parkinson’s illness.