The Dodgers were huge underdogs in the 1988 World Series against the A's, the most dominant team in baseball. While many thought the Dodgers were outmatched by the power of the Bash Brothers and Dennis Eckersley's masterful pitching, Tommy Lasorda and Kirk Gibson had other ideas. Kirk Gibson's game-winning home run in Game 1 of the World Series propelled the Dodgers to the Championship. It was one of the greatest moments in sports history.