But there is no disputing the accomplishments of Josh Gibson, whose batting feats are legendary. Before dying at age 35, three months before Jackie Robinson's major-league debut, Josh Gibson had ...

On this date in 1947, baseball lost a legend. Josh Gibson, the most prodigious power hitter in Negro Leagues history -- and perhaps baseball history -- died of a stroke at the age of 35.

Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, and Hank Aaron are some of the most notable examples because of their well-documented success in the majors, but players such as Josh Gibson have been at least ...