December 21, 1911 - January 20, 1947

Josh Gibson

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Regarded as perhaps the best Negro League player ever, who never played in the MLB, Josh Gibson was one of the best catchers and hitters.49

  • Interesting Fact

    The second highest paid player in the Negro Leagues after pitcher Satchel Paige.49

  • Statistic

    With the inclusion of Negro League stats into MLB records, Gibson now holds the record for highest batting average (.371).50

  • Teams Played

    Played for the Homestead Grays and the Pittsburgh Crawfords51

  • Quote

    You look for his weakness and while you're looking for it, he’s liable to hit 45 home runs. - Satchel Paige49

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