Personal Stories

Josh Gibson was a legendary Negro League baseball player who is widely considered one of the greatest power hitters in the history of the game. Born on December 21, 1911, in Buena Vista, Georgia, Gibson grew up in a family of 12 children and developed a passion for baseball at an early age.   Gibson's professional career began in 1930 with the Homestead Grays, a team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He quickly established himself as a dominant force in the Negro Leagues, earning a reputa...