Josh Gibson: What to Know About Talented Negro League Power Hitter Breaking MLB Records
Josh Gibson, a standout in the Negro Leagues, is now leading multiple MLB batting categories.
Josh Gibson, a standout in the Negro Leagues, is now leading multiple MLB batting categories.
Major League Baseball (MLB) has taken a historic step to rectify a long-standing oversight by officially incorporating Negro Leagues statistics into its historical record.
In conjunction with the opening events for the new exhibit, “More Than Brave: The Life of Henry Aaron,” at the Atlanta History Center, Hall of Fame Chairman of the Board Jane Forbes Clark announced plans to unveil a bronze statue of Aaron at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on May 23.