Josh Gibson was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1972 as one of the greatest players of his generation. This unique collectible is a finely crafted replica of Gibson's original plaque that hangs in Hall of Fame Gallery in Cooperstown. Each is laser etched in durable acrylic with a black finish wood base and engraved plate with year of Induction.
- Laser etched clear acrylic replica Hall of Fame plaque
- Includes wooden base and nameplate with year of Induction
- Measurements:
- Base: 6 ¾ x 2 ¾
- Acrylic: 4 ¼ x 5 ½
- Overall: 6 ¾ wide x 2 ¾ deep x 7 tall
- Made in the USA
- Baseball Hall of Fame Exclusive Item
Player Biography
The greatest power hitter in black baseball, Josh Gibson pounded home runs with regularity, despite playing most of his career in two of baseball’s most cavernous ballparks: Forbes Field and Griffith Stadium. Washington Senators pitcher Walter Johnson said, “Gibson could do everything – he hits the ball a mile. And he catches so easy he might just as well be in a rocking chair.” Gibson utilized a fluid, compact swing to hit for both average and power, and tales of his mammoth home runs became legendary. A larger-than-life figure, he died just three months before the integration of baseball in the major leagues in 1947.
Josh Gibson was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1972 as one of the greatest players of his generation. This unique collectible is a finely crafted replica of Gibson's original plaque that hangs in Hall of Fame Gallery in Cooperstown. Each is laser etched in durable acrylic with a black finish wood base and engraved plate with year of Induction.
- Laser etched clear acrylic replica Hall of Fame plaque
- Includes wooden base and nameplate with year of Induction
- Measurements:
- Base: 6 ¾ x 2 ¾
- Acrylic: 4 ¼ x 5 ½
- Overall: 6 ¾ wide x 2 ¾ deep x 7 tall
- Made in the USA
- Baseball Hall of Fame Exclusive Item
Player Biography
The greatest power hitter in black baseball, Josh Gibson pounded home runs with regularity, despite playing most of his career in two of baseball’s most cavernous ballparks: Forbes Field and Griffith Stadium. Washington Senators pitcher Walter Johnson said, “Gibson could do everything – he hits the ball a mile. And he catches so easy he might just as well be in a rocking chair.” Gibson utilized a fluid, compact swing to hit for both average and power, and tales of his mammoth home runs became legendary. A larger-than-life figure, he died just three months before the integration of baseball in the major leagues in 1947.
