Josh Gibson: Black Babe Ruth

Transform your space with this powerful portrait of Josh Gibson, whose legendary hitting prowess earned him the moniker "The Black Babe Ruth." Just as Babe Ruth revolutionized baseball with his unprecedented power hitting and 714 home runs in the Major Leagues, Gibson dominated the Negro Leagues with an estimated 800+ home runs and a phenomenal .359 lifetime batting average. When baseball fans witnessed Gibson's mammoth home runs that soared out of stadiums, they saw the same game-changing power that made Ruth famous, leading sportswriters and fans to draw the natural comparison between these two titans of baseball. This 17x11 inch print captures the quiet strength and determination of Gibson in his iconic Homestead Grays uniform. While Ruth became America's most celebrated sports hero, Gibson achieved his remarkable feats in relative obscurity due to baseball's color barrier, which prevented him from showcasing his talents in the Major Leagues. Baseball historian Robert Peterson noted that Gibson was the only player ever to hit a fair ball completely out of Yankee Stadium - a feat that even the mighty Babe Ruth never accomplished. Available in your choice of classic black frame or unframed, this historic portrait includes the following ext detailing Gibson's incredible legacy: "Negro League great Josh Gibson, who is often called 'The Black Babe Ruth,' slugged an estimated 800+ home runs and maintained a .359 lifetime average. This Hall of Fame catcher's legendary power and skill behind the plate defined his storied career with the Homestead Grays and Pittsburgh Crawfords."