| Josh Gibson Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Infielder | |
| Born: August 11, 1930 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: September 10, 2003 (aged 73) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Negro leagues debut | |
| 1949, for the Homestead Grays | |
| Last Negro leagues appearance | |
| 1952, for the Homestead Grays | |
| Teams | |
Joshua Gibson Jr. (August 11, 1930 – September 10, 2003) was an African-American baseball infielder in the Negro leagues. He played for the Homestead Grays in 1949, 1950 and 1952. He also played with the Farnham Pirates in the Provincial League in 1951. His father, Hall of Famer Josh Gibson Sr., played in the Negro leagues, and is considered one of the greatest power hitters in baseball history.[1]
- ^ Riley, James A. (1994). The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues. New York: Carroll & Graf. ISBN 0-7867-0959-6.