We have posted a couple times about the legendary slugger Josh Gibson. He is both a fascinating subject to learn about and a terribly tragic figure. We came across this short biographical clip that we thought we should share.
Homestead Grays
The Homestead Grays: A Nostalgic Look at the Negro League Baseball Team
This is awesome, with a few appearances from former Mayor Anthony Williams (nice bow tie dude!). If you’re a baseball fan and a history fan, watch the whole thing. It’s an excellent history on the Homestead Grays, the Negro League baseball team that was founded in Pittsburgh and eventually closing out their existence occupying Griffith Stadium.
Check out this great photo, dug up from the Smithsonian’s website.
Josh Gibson’s Mental Health Challenges and Cause of Death
Explore the tragic story of Josh Gibson, one of baseball’s greatest hitters, who faced severe mental health challenges and his cause of death at 35 was a stroke, just months before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier.