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3 unusual facts about Josh Gibson


East-West League

Besides, Suttles led the league teams with 9 home runs, though three players with non-league Pittsburgh hit more (Rap Dixon with 11 HR and Josh Gibson and Oscar Charleston each with 10).

Greenlee recruited a number of Grays star players, including Josh Gibson, Cool Papa Bell, and Oscar Charleston, who joined a Crawfords team anchored by the great pitcher Satchel Paige.

Judy Johnson

There, he discovered and became a mentor to future Hall of Famer Josh Gibson.


Felton Snow

His 1936 West All-Star team included such stars as Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson and Cool Papa Bell.


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