Showing posts with label Josh Gibson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Josh Gibson. Show all posts

Saturday, February 8, 2014

Josh Gibson


On this date in 1972, Josh Gibson is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"A homer a day will boost my pay."

Monday, January 20, 2014

Josh Gibson


On this date in 1947, Negro League star Josh Gibson passed away at age 35 from a brain tumor.

"There is a catcher that any big league club would love. His name is Gibson. He can do everything. He hits the ball a mile and he catches so easy he might as well be in a rocking chair. Throws like a rifle. Too bad this Gibson is a colored fellow." - Walter Johnson

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Josh Gibson


On this date in 1947, former Negro League star, Josh Gibson passed away at age 35 due to a brain tumor.

"I don't break bats, I wear them out."

Friday, January 20, 2012

Josh Gibson


On this date in 1947, Negro League great Josh Gibson passed away at age 35 due to a brain tumor.

"I don't break bats, I wear them out."

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Josh Gibson


On this date in 1947, Negro League legend, Josh Gibson died at age 35 of a brain tumor.

"A homer a day will boost my pay."