Topic: Josh Gibson

The Slamdance Film Festival wrapped up its 18th edition in Park City, Utah, with awards announcements on Thursday night. Taking place at the top of...

Josh Gibson

Josh Gibson is a deceased catcher that played in the Negro Leagues . December 21, 1911 Birthplace: January 20, 1947 Made Debut with the Homestead Grays 1972:
With all the intense record keeping done in professional baseball, I always find it saddening that better, if not more accurate records were never kept in the Negro Leagues. The movie focused on three main characters - Satchel Paige, Jackie Robinson, and Josh ...

Negro Leagues Hall of Fame Members

Learn about Baseball Hall of Fame members who were in the Baseball Negro Leagues:. Cool Papa BellMartin Dihigo Judy Johnson Alex Pompez Ben Taylor...

Negro Leagues Hall of Fame Members

Learn about Baseball Hall of Fame members who were in the Baseball Negro Leagues:.

Mule Suttles

A ballplayer who gets the nickname "Mule" probably isn't a speedy middle infielder. Two of his teammates -- Willie Wells and Ray Dandridge -- would be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.. See more information on the Baseball Hall of Fame:. Baseball ...

Hall of Fame Catchers

For amazing stories and stats on Hall of Fame catchers, check out: . Johnny Bench Gary Carter Rick Ferrell Ernie Lombardi Yogi Berra Mickey...
New stamps let Negro League baseball score once again, at least for a dayThe Negro Leagues take the baseball field again on Thursday as the Postal Service honors the organizations that gave black players a chance to show their talents before the ...
Long ago, in a strange time and a strange land, people in the United States were held apart on the basis of complexion.. But back in those days, baseball players of a certain hue were not allowed to play in the Major ...

Field of Forgotten Dreams

The city of Paterson and the school board entered into a shared services agreement in late October 2009, and in early November, voters passed a referendum asking for $15 million to fund the stadium's renovation. Monte Irvin stepped into the batter ...