Gibson, Josh

Object/Artifact

Sports Immortals Collection

Name/Title

Gibson, Josh

Description

Hank Greenberg model bat attributed to being used by Josh Gibson. According to Pocahontas Cruz (Homestead Grays traveling secretary), Gibson used the bat to hit 4 home runs at Yankee Stadium (not in 1 game). It is autographed by Gibson and his teammates.

Made/Created

Time Period

1940

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Autographed

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Other

Notes

Pocahontas Cruz, Homestead Grays Secretary and Gibson caretaker before demise. Cruz was introduced to Joel by Satchel Paige. There is a letter from Cruz.