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Joshua Gibson (December 21, 1911 – January 20, 1947) was an American baseball catcher primarily in the Negro leagues. In 1972, he became the second Negro league player to be inducted in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. [1]
Positions: Catcher, Outfielder and First Baseman. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-1 , 220lb (185cm, 99kg) Born: December 21, 1911 in Buena Vista, GA. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1972. (Voted by Negro League Committee) View Josh Gibson's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Become a Stathead & surf this site ad ...
May 29, 2024 · Reality of Josh Gibson's incredible talent transcends even his legend Negro Leagues star recognized as MLB's all-time leader in batting average, slugging percentage, OPS May 29th, 2024
May 29, 2024 · Gibson was the second Negro Leagues player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. His induction came in 1972 — over 50 years before MLB even recognized his stats.
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Josh Gibson was an imposing power hitter who dominated at bat and behind the plate in the Negro Leagues.
Dec 21, 2022 · Nobody knows how many Gibson launched in his sprawling baseball career. His Hall of Fame plaque posits that he “hit almost 800 home runs in league and independent baseball during his 17-year career,” though only a small percentage of those are official.
Jun 7, 2024 · Josh Gibson (born December 21, 1911, Buena Vista, Georgia, U.S.—died January 20, 1947, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) was an American professional baseball catcher who was one of the most prodigious home run hitters in the game’s history.
May 29, 2024 · Josh Gibson, who died just three months before the league's colour barrier was broken, is now the holder of multiple Major League Baseball records as the result of a three-year research project...
Josh Gibson never got the opportunity to play in the Major Leagues, but he left a lasting mark on baseball history. An imposing presence both behind the plate and at it, Gibson is considered one of the most fearsome sluggers to ever grab a bat.
Mar 12, 2020 · On Sept. 27, 1930, the Pittsburgh Courier ran a grainy black and white photograph of a 18-year-old Josh Gibson. Above the photo, there was one word: “Sensation.” That is all it said.
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