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Josh Gibson

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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