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Name: Joshua Gibson
Born: December 21, 1911 -- Buena Vista,Ga.
Died: January 20, 1947 -- Pittsburgh,Pa
Josh Gibson Facts:
- Height: 6'2" Weight: 215
- Hit: Right Threw: Right
- Began playing in the Negro Leagues in 1930 at age 18
- Hit over 800 homeruns during his 17 year career
- 75 homeruns in the 1931 season
- Lifetime batting average of .347
- One of his homeruns was estimated at over 700'
- A .483 batting average in East-West All-Star games
- Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972
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