After embracing Freeman and greeting his family, Gibson walked to the mound and delivered a perfect first pitch to the 2024 World Series hero as Dodgers Stadium erupted. "That's awesome! Love seeing legends passing the torch.," one person said on social media.

Detroit Tigers legend Kirk Gibson threw a surprise ceremonial first pitch Thursday to Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Freddie Freeman.

Rapper Ice Cube rolled up to their dugout in a vintage blue convertible with the Commissioner’s Trophy in the front passenger seat. Magic Johnson carried the prize to home plate as the announced crowd of 53,595 roared Thursday before the Dodgers’ home opener against the Detroit Tigers.