Between becoming a black professional athlete at the age of 18 and dying at the age of 35, Josh Gibson became known as the black Babe Ruth and had a reputation for being one of the most electrifying hitters of his time compared to both black AND white athletes. Something uncommon for that time.
Whether it be because of his large, burly frame that closely resembled the Great Bambino's or because of his tape measure homeruns lots of baseball enthusiasts thought that he would be the first to play professionally against white men.
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