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Josh Gibson (Baseball Player) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Josh Gibson Fast Facts
Birthday
*** ,1911
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Death day
January 20, 1947 (35 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Sagittarius
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Celebrities born on December 21
Born in 1911
Born in Buena Vista, Georgia
Sagittarius named Josh
Baseball Players from Georgia
Baseball Players born in United States
35 years old celebrities
First name Josh
Josh Gibson
Joshua Gibson is an American baseball player who plays mainly in black tournaments. Baseball historians consider Gibson to be one of the most powerful baseball catchers and catchers in baseball history. In 1972, he became the second Black League player to be introduced to the National Baseball Fame Hall. Gibson played for Homestead Grays from 1930 to 1931, moved to Pittsburgh Crawfords between 1932 and 1936, and returned to Grays from 1937 to 1939 and from 1942 to 1946. In 1937 he played for Ciudad Trujillo in Federation of Dominica de Trujillo and from 1940 to 1941 he played in the Mexican Federation for Rojos del Águila de Veracruz. Gibson was the first manager of Santurce Crabbers, one of the most historic franchises of the Puerto Rico Baseball League. Gibson is known as "Black Babe Ruth". In fact, some fans who watched both Ruth and Gibson play called Ruth "the white Josh Gibson".

About Josh Gibson

Baseball Player Josh Gibson was born in Buena Vista, Georgia, United States on December 21, 1911. He dies at the age of 35, on January 20, 1947.

The 'Black Baseball Player Babe Ruth' was an unmatched power hitter in the Negro Leagues; tragically died three months before baseball was integrated.

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Josh Gibson before becoming famous

Josh Gibson was born in the Zodiac sign Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer), and 1911 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Pig (豬).

He joined the Homestead Grays of the Negros Leagues to replace their injured catcher, and immediately made his presence felt, batting.441 his first season.

Achievement of Josh Gibson

During his 510-game career in the Negro Leagues, he hit 115 home runs while batting.359. In 1937, he had one of his most remarkable seasons, hitting.423 with 13 home runs and 36 RBIs in 25 games.

Josh Gibson's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was born and raised in Buena Vista, Georgia.

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He became the second player from the Negro Leagues to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, following his longtime buddy Baseball Player Satchel Paige.

Satchel Paige (1906 - 1982) (Baseball Player)
Satchel Paige (1906 - 1982)

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Josh Gibson Income & Net worth

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Josh Gibson Height and Weight

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Latest information about Josh Gibson updated on March 19 2023.