Check out this short biographical video about the legendary slugger Josh Gibson. Learn more about his fascinating life and tragic death. This video is a great introduction to Josh Gibson, one of the most remarkable figures in baseball history.

Take a nostalgic look at the Homestead Grays, the Negro League baseball team that was founded in Pittsburgh and eventually closing out their existence at Griffith Stadium. Watch the whole video for appearances from former Mayor Anthony Williams and a great history lesson.

Josh Gibson was a legendary baseball player, but his life was filled with tragedy. He was held in Washington D.C. for mental observation in 1944 and died at the age of 35, three months before Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier.