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]

Jan 4, 2018 · Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Josh Gibson. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com.

Jan 17, 2025 · 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 …

Positions: Catcher, Leftfielder and First Baseman. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-1, 220lb (185cm, 99kg) Born: December 21, 1911 in Buena Vista, GA. Inducted as Player in 1972. (Voted by …

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

Josh Gibson was an imposing power hitter who dominated at bat and behind the plate in the Negro Leagues.

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.

May 29, 2024 · Josh Gibson became Major League Baseball’s career batting leader with a .372 average, surpassing Ty Cobb’s .367 when records of the Negro Leagues for more than 2,300 players were incorporated Tuesday, May 28, 2024, after a three-year research project.

Jun 14, 2024 · Josh Gibson is more than just a name in the annals of baseball history; he is a symbol of resilience, excellence, and the unfulfilled dreams of countless African-American athletes during an era of segregation.

2 days ago · What prompted Steve to share it with me was its cover, the only periodical known to have featured Josh Gibson, the premier slugger of the Negro Leagues. The featured article is presented below; of particular interest to readers today may …