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LAKELAND, Fla. — Kirk Gibson, who has waged a public battle against Parkinson's disease, is stepping down as a member of the Tigers broadcasts this season on FanDuel Sports Network to focus on his health.
"Although I may be leaving the booth, my connection with the Tigers remains strong," Gibson said in a release. "This transition isn’t about me slowing down, it’s about moving forward with my mission to make a difference in the lives of those with Parkinson’s."
Gibson was listed as a contributing analyst in late February when the Tigers and the FanDuel Sports Network released the broadcast talent for 2025.
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Gibson will remain a member of the Tigers organization as a special assistant to the general manager.
"Whether on the field or in the community, Gibby is a shining example of what we all embody," the Tigers said in a release. "His grit, tenacity, and dedication to the Olde English ‘D’ are unmatched qualities that have connected him so deeply with generations of Tigers fans."
Gibson, 67, was drafted by the Tigers in 1978 and starred for Michigan State football and baseball.
"While today marks the closing of one chapter, his profound influence on the Tigers and city of Detroit will endure and continue to grow in the future," Gibson said. "All of us will be working closer than ever to support important causes, including with the Kirk Gibson Foundation to expand awareness of Parkinson’s and improve the quality of life for people battling the disease.
Gibson was spotted at one spring training game in Florida.
"On a personal level, I’ll be focusing on my current health while also continuing to support and encourage others battling Parkinson’s," Gibson said. "Through my Foundation, we are opening the Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness this fall. Developing this Center is a huge endeavor that will be the first of its kind in Michigan providing those impacted by Parkinson’s with access to a range of activity-based programs, completely free of charge."
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Kirk Gibson steps away from Tigers TV with FanDuel Sports Network
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