Josh Gibson Jr.
| Josh Gibson Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Infielder | |
| Born: August 11, 1930 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | |
| Died: September 10, 2003 (aged 73) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1949, for the Homestead Grays | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1950, for the Homestead Grays | |
| Teams | |
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Joshua Gibson Jr. (August 11, 1930 – September 10, 2003) was a former African-American baseball infielder in the Negro leagues. He played in 1949 and 1950 for the Homestead Grays. He also played with the Farnham Pirates in the Provincial League in 1951. His father, Josh Gibson Sr., played in the Negro Leagues, and considered one of the greatest power hitters in baseball history.[1][2]
References
- ^ Riley, James A. (1994). The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues. New York: Carroll & Graf. ISBN 0-7867-0959-6.
- ^ "Josh Gibson Jr". Find A Grave. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Negro League Baseball Players Association page
- NLB museum
- Obituary
- Find a Grave Bio
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