Ex-MSU two-sport star Kirk Gibson diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease

Former Michigan State football and baseball star Kirk Gibson has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, FOX Sports Detroit announced Tuesday.

Gibson, an All-American in both football and baseball in 1978, played 17 MLB seasons and managed the Arizona Diamonbacks as recently as last year before becoming a member of the Detroit Tigers TV team.

"I have faced many different obstacles in my life, and have always maintained a strong belief that no matter the circumstances, I could overcome those obstacles," Gibson said in a released statement. "While this diagnosis poses a new kind of challenge for me, I intend to stay true to my beliefs. With the support of my family and friends, I will meet this challenge with the same determination and unwavering intensity that I have displayed in all of my endeavors in life. I look forward to being back at the ballpark as soon as possible."

Gibson's son, Cam Gibson, is a junior on the Michigan State baseball team.

Here's some Twitter reaction to the news:

Our thoughts and prayers are with former football and baseball All-American Kirk Gibson, who has been diagnosed with Parkinson?s disease.

— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) 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

Thoughts and prayers out to Kirk Gibson and his family. A great teammate, friend and even better person.

— Mark Gubicza (@Markgubicza) April 28, 2015

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

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 (@enderinciartem) April 28, 2015

Praying for Kirk Gibson and his family as he starts his battle with Parkinson's Disease...

— Brad Ziegler (@BradZiegler) April 28, 2015

Anyone who knows Kirk Gibson will wish him only the best, and stand firmly behind him in his fight against Parkinson?s. He?s one of the best

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) April 28, 2015

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