Josh Gibson
N 40° 26.913 W 079° 58.651
17T E 586705 N 4478045
One of Pittsburgh's greatest contributions to baseball got his start here in the Hill District. Imagine the fame and money he'd have if he played today.
Waymark Code: WMYYG
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/18/2006
Views: 35
Marker Text:
Hailed as Negro leagues' greatest slugger, he hit some 800 home runs in a baseball career that began here at Ammons Field in 1929. Played for Homestead Grays and Pittsburgh Crawfords, 1930-46. Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, ' 72.
Marker Name: Josh Gibson
County: Allegheny
Date Dedicated: 09/23/1996
Marker Type: City
Location: 2217 Bedford Ave., Pittsburgh
Category: African American, Sports, Baseball
Website: Not listed
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