Gibson, Josh
1911-1947 · Contribution: 1930-1946
Baseball player
Negro Leagues power hitter widely regarded among the greatest hitters in baseball history
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1911, Buena Vista, Georgia
- Active since
- 1930
- Category
- Sports & Athletics
- Best known for
- Negro Leagues power hitter among the greatest in baseball history
Impact on the world
When MLB integrated Negro Leagues statistics into its official records in 2024, Gibson claimed the sport's top career batting and slugging marks, vindicating decades of accounts of his greatness.
Sources
- MLB.com
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