Inbox: Will the Rangers improve in '09? Apr 8, 2009
Of course there are tales and legends of guys like Josh Gibson, Babe Ruth and others hitting them much farther. Paul Sorrento hit one at the Ballpark in 1999 that was estimated at 491 feet. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Laidley happy after Roos bounce Bombers Mar 13, 2009
Others to win praise from Laidley were Gavin Urquhart through the midfield and Josh Gibson down back. In a blow for the Bombers, Jobe Watson (knock to head) and David Myers (ankle) were grounded by quartertime. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Boynton Elementary School Star and Honor Role students Feb 27, 2009
Third Grade Honor Roll Jake Bass, Christian Broome, Brandon Campbell, Dakota Collins, Alex Coulter, Grace Crider, Ethan Daniel, Grace Davis, Alec Earp, Alex Gass, Conner Gaston, Madison Getsinger, Josh Gibson, Tim Grayson, Katelynne Greene, Seth Haston, Moriah Howard, Braden Jarvis, Elizabeth Johnson, Aaron Jones, Austin Jones, Zackary Livingston, Rachel Lowery, Kayde McNelley, Brendan Merriman, Trent Milner, Kynsee Newton, Sydnee Newton, Leo Peace, Ashland Rice, Becca Rich, Clay Rigsby, Caleb... (Catoosa County News, GA)
Field of memories Feb 22, 2009
Woods also played against Hall of Famer Josh Gibson and other Negro League greats, but what sticks out was the camaraderie he had with his teammates. We d all have a lot of fun, Woods said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Change on tap at Nationals Park Feb 18, 2009
Other changes to the center field plaza include installing a stage for live music, building a larger pre-game set for local broadcasters to use on game days and erecting statues honoring Washington baseball legends Walter Johnson, Josh Gibson and Frank Howard. Kasten declined to say how much the upgrades cost and whether the Lerner family, the team s owner, is paying for the additions. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Pirates Charities launch 'Fields for Kids' Feb 8, 2009
" Organizations that are interested in applying for one 00002ED9 of these grants can find an application on the page. Due dates for these applications are March 2, May 11 and Aug. 10, and final grant determinations will be made in April, June and September. This is the third large initiative that Pirates Charities has made in the past year. In addition to working with more than 2,200 organizations in 2008, the Pirates also pledged money to help with the construction of the Josh Gibson Field in... (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
CATOOSA COUNTY YOUTH BASKETBALL Feb 8, 2009
Pistons: Josh Gibson (6), Jerrett McAfee (4), Tanner Bell (4), Brady Campbell (1) ... Pistons: Tanner Bell (4), Josh Gibson(3), Jerrett McAfee (2), Brady Campbell (2). (Catoosa County News, GA)
Can D.C. Stadium Reunite Blacks, Baseball? Mar 28, 2008
Slugger Josh Gibson (dubbed "the black Babe Ruth") led the team to nine straight league championships. "The city of D.C. adopted them as their home team," says Sean Gibson, Josh Gibson's great grandson ... The third will honor Negro Leagues legend Josh Gibson. (CBS News)
Bombers quick to rewrite script Mar 25, 2008
Skipper Matthew Lloyd was having trouble with Michael Firrito early, but had it over Josh Gibson in the second quarter with three goals, kick-starting an eventual haul of half-a-dozen. Adam McPhee proved an athletic and hard-working replacement for Lucas, and Lovett-Murray a real surprise packet. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Only five can win premiership race Mar 17, 2008
Much was made of Dean Laidley's more attacking game plan but the improvement of the likes of Drew Petrie, Hamish McIntosh and Josh Gibson has boosted the Roos' strength and depth. Regain tall forward Nathan Thompson. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Weeks doing family name proud Feb 27, 2008
"My grandfather told me that he grew up watching the old guys, like Josh Gibson and "Cool" Papa Bell. He talked about Larry Doby and Don Newcombe. He loved it.". But Victor Weeks never made it as far as his soft-spoken grandson, who enters his third full Major League season as the table-setter for the Milwaukee Brewers. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Artist memorializes Negro Leagues legacy Feb 19, 2008
Artist Kadir Nelson's rendering of powerful Homestand Grays catcher Josh Gibson depicts the slugger circa 1942 ... "I could have very easily copied old photos. That doesn't interest me as an artist or creative person. I wanted to put the audience in the shoes of members of the Negro Leagues. I wanted to give the idea of what it would have been like to be on deck batting behind Josh Gibson, or on the bus riding to the game, or in Puerto Rico with fans cheering Willard Brown after a game.". (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Dogs' win not a total loss for Roos Feb 16, 2008
Burly Roo defender Josh Gibson started on Welsh, who had just one handball and one kick in the first half. Midfielders Scott West and Boyd lifted the tempo in the second quarter and helped the Bulldogs build on their early dominance in the middle. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Big first half lifts Bucks over Mustangs Feb 10, 2008
Robert Alexander 6 0-0 14, John Jackson 2 0-4 4, Jamen Blake 4 0-0 8, Josh Gibson 0 0-0 0, Mike Becktell 0 0-0 0, Tom Kill 3 0-2 6, Nate Swords 5 1-2 11, Tom Lozmack 0 2-2 2. Totals: 20 3-10 45. (Niles Star, MI)
Yanks keep Stadium's hallowed name Feb 8, 2008
And he knows no one has hit a fair ball out of the park -- either incarnation -- even though his father insisted Josh Gibson did. Trost is convinced no one will leave the new place either. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Bobcats fall to River Valley Jan 26, 2008
Robert Alexander 6 5-11 19; John McMullin 0 1-2 1; Vinnie Baggett 0 0-0 0; John Jackson 1 0-0 2; Jamen Blake 5 4-4 14; Josh Gibson 1 1-1 4; Mike Becktell 0 0-0 0; Tom Lozmack 2 2-4 6; Tom Kill 1 3-4 5; Nate Swords 5 8-12 18; Andrew Freehling 0 0-0 0. Totals: 21 24-38 69. (Niles Star, MI)
STILL SWINGING Jan 14, 2008
Hell, Babe Ruth when measured against Josh Gibson would not ever compare ... You were doing fine (although you were getting wayyyyy out there), but then you said that Babe Ruth would not even compare against Josh Gibson ... Josh Gibson got most of his hits/homers against guys I could hit off of. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Fielder receives Legacy Award Jan 13, 2008
She told Fielder he would be at The Gem Theater this day to accept his Josh Gibson Legacy Award for leading the National League in home runs last season. "As soon as I heard I was gonna get the award, I wanted to come right away," Fielder said. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Buchanan continues to roll Jan 10, 2008
Josh Gibson led the Mustangs with 10 ... John McMullin 0 0-0 0, Vinnie Baggett 0 0-1 0, John Jackson 1 0-0 2, Jamen Blake 1 0-0 2, Andrew Freehling 0 0-0 0, Josh Gibson 5 0-0 10, Mike Becktell 2 0-0 6, Tom Lozmack 1 0-2 2, Tom Kill 2 0-1 4, Nate Swords 3 2-3 8. (Niles Star, MI)
Hit Or Miss? Jan 9, 2008
All time periods throughout baseball historyfrom the Dead Ball Era to the pre-Jackie Robinson days where several of the most talented athletes in history, minority players such as Josh Gibson, were disgracefully shut out of participatingshould be judged based on all factors that inflate or deflate statistics. From the late 80s on, PEDs are tragically one of those factors. (Tampa Bay, TheInsiders.com)
Pasquel was a force for integration Nov 15, 2007
During the next few years, Pasquel used similar tactics to sign Josh Gibson, Ray Dandridge, Monte Irvin and other top players. Gibson, possibly the greatest catcher in baseball history, hit. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Brandywine places 4 on all-league soccer squad Nov 8, 2007
Named to the first team were Jordan Carrigan and Chabu Chapi of Berrien Springs; Greg Beaver of Brandywine; Eric Clark, Robby Clark, David Herrera and Jeff Jakeway of Bridgman; Brett Gentry, Brian Sevison and T.J. Treat of Edwardsburg; and Josh Gibson of River Valley ... Josh Gibson, River Valley. (Niles Star, MI)
Rollins wins NL Legacy Award Oct 13, 2007
They are bestowed annually to the best Major League baseball players, managers, and executives, with awards given in the name and spirit of those who played, such as Charleston, Josh Gibson, James "Cool Papa" Bell, and the late Buck O'Neil. The award for MVP was named for Charleston because he's widely regarded by his peers as the greatest baseball player ever. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Notes: Capuano has shoulder surgery Oct 13, 2007
Awards season: Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder was honored Thursday with the Josh Gibson Award as the leading home run hitter in the National League. The distinction was bestowed by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, which honors the game's best players in various categories with bronze statues that carry the likeness and names of stars from "black baseball." Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins and Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez won the Oscar Charleston Legacy Award as the Most Valuable... (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Football is game of pundamentals Oct 13, 2007
And shouldn't Riverside running back Josh Gibson be playing fall baseball. Being an all-around sports fanatic, The Fumbler couldn't help but notice some girls' names. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Rodriguez wins AL Legacy Award Oct 13, 2007
A-Rod will also be honored with the Josh Gibson Award as the respective home run leader of his league; Prince Fielder of the Milwaukee Brewers, coming off a 50-homer campaign, will receive the National League award. Recipients are scheduled be honored in a Jan. 12 ceremony in Kansas City. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Rangers blanked by Mustangs Sep 21, 2007
River Valley's Josh Gibson scored four goals and Steve Petro twice as River Valley blanked Cassopolis in a Lakeland Conference match, 8-0 ... RV - Josh Gibson 6th minute. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Kangaroos power to grand dream Sep 16, 2007
" While it was expected Hawthorn would prove a sterner test for the Power, Laidley's side will now go into the twilight contest in excellent form. Daniel Wells had a team-high 28 possessions, Hamish McIntosh was excellent, Brady Rawlings was superb on Luke Hodge and Josh Gibson kept the dangerous Lance Franklin in check. Former Eagle Aaron Edwards played a starring role on the MCG with four goals as well as mark of the year contender with a steepling first-quarter screamer over Trent Croad.... (Melbourne Herald Sun)
No. 16 Buffs Shake off Slow Start to Bury Adams State, 63-20 Sep 9, 2007
Adams State answered back when it regained possession, marching 74 yards down the field in six plays, scoring on a 13-yard pass from Billy Lindquist to receiver Josh Gibson. A two-point conversion attempt by the Grizzles failed as Lindquist was unable to connect on a pass to Gibson. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Debuts, returns, big changes for final round Aug 31, 2007
Kangaroos defender Josh Gibson is tackled by rookie Matt Campbell during the club's training session at Trinity Grammar yesterday ... The Kangaroos have selected defender Josh Gibson for his first match since he had bleeding on the brain after a fall in his bathroom in June ... Kangaroos defender Josh Gibson is tackled by rookie Matt Campbell during the club's training session at Trinity Grammar yesterday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Kangaroos unlikely to punt on Thompson Aug 28, 2007
Half-back Josh Gibson appears a more realistic chance of returning either against the Bulldogs after overcoming his head injury. Gibson suffered bleeding on the brain when he slipped in his bathroom and hit his head during the middle of the season, but he made a strong return to football with the Kangaroos' VFL affiliate Tasmania last Saturday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
All-Time Team Aug 15, 2007
SI.com - Writers - Tom Verducci: My all-time Dream Team - Tuesday August 14, 2007 12:05PM. Select an MLB Dream Team. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Carey doesn't owe Kangaroos: Simpson Aug 14, 2007
One player closer to a return is half-back Josh Gibson, who has not played since he suffered bleeding in the brain after he slipped in his bathroom and hit his head in June. Gibson has received some favourable neurological results recently, and wants to be part of the Roos' finals campaign. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Pirates Notebook: Snell carries chip into start Aug 9, 2007
" Sadaharu Oh, a Japanese legend who retired in 1980, hit 868 home runs in Kuwata's homeland. "But Bonds is a great player, too," Kuwata added. Bonds was asked about Oh during his news conference Tuesday in San Francisco, and he replied that Josh Gibson, late of the Negro Leagues' Pittsburgh Crawfords and Homestead Grays, should be mentioned, too. "None of you ever talks about Josh Gibson," Bonds said. Gibson had 224 official home runs, but estimates of his full professional career have counted... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Baseball's power palace has residents other than Bonds Aug 8, 2007
Josh Gibson: Often called "the black Babe Ruth," Gibson is widely regarded as the greatest slugger from the Negro leagues in the pre-integration era ... Josh Gibson is considered one of the greatest power hitters of all time, but he never got to play integrated games. (USA Today -- Sports)
Josh Gibson Foundation holds tryouts Aug 5, 2007
But the players at Josh Gibson Field on Saturday weren't trying out for just any All-Star team. They'll be representing the Josh Gibson Foundation against the Pony Baseball Japanese team on Aug. 20 at the University of Pittsburgh in a rare opportunity to play against international competition ... "It's a great opportunity for our African-American kids to play against the Japan national team, said Sean Gibson, president of the Josh Gibson Foundation. "I think it'll be a great test for our kids. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Traveling museum highlights history Aug 5, 2007
But what of Pittsburgh's own Josh Gibson, or Satchel Paige. Those names are often forgotten because they played in the Negro Leagues before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Cards, Nationals honor Negro Leagues Aug 4, 2007
Hall of Famer Josh Gibson played for the team during that time, and will be memorialized with a statue outside the Nationals' new ballpark. A number of Negro Leagues players and their relatives were on hand for the occasion. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Pirates Notebook: Jocketty could be candidate for CEO Aug 3, 2007
Josh Gibson Replica Statue Giveaway at the game against the Cincinnati Reds ... Fans will receive a No. 20 Homestead Grays jersey honoring Josh Gibson. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
A speech or two, but no lectures Jul 30, 2007
I hope, Williams said, that Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson somehow will be inducted here as symbols of the great Negro players who are not here because they were not given a chance. Baseball, never the most progressive of our games, needed five years before it was sufficiently shamed to heed Williams' advice. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Hall speeches wrack nerves Jul 26, 2007
In 1966, Ted Williams lobbied for Negro League stars Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson to get Hall-of-Fame recognition. In 1995, Mike Schmidt wore a No. 14 pin in honor of former teammate Pete Rose, banned from baseball because of gambling. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Bonds will be known for dedicated talent Jul 25, 2007
Where are the steroid questions. " -- but for once, Bonds was relaxed. He told priceless stories. They said he could have gone on for another hour, but he had to take batting practice. In essence, that could have been a chat with Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Tony Gwynn -- a bit of insight into hitting genius. Most people missed it, or couldn't deal with it, because Bonds had a smile on his face. We've all been so abused by Bonds over the years (I've believed since the mid-90s he's the rudest, most... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
A FIGURE IN TIMEBashed now, Bonds will be remembered for dedicated talent Jul 25, 2007
A FIGURE IN TIME / Bashed now, Bonds will be remembered for dedicated talent. Where are the steroid questions. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Stars inspired positive change in Detroit Jul 21, 2007
Along with Mule Suttles and Josh Gibson, Stearnes was considered one of the most powerful sluggers in the Negro Leagues ... "He was as good as Josh Gibson and was as good as anybody who ever played ball.". (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Silence will be deafening after the HR party is over Jul 20, 2007
We do not see him catching Oh, and nobody knows the right home run number to attach to Josh Gibson. And nobody but the truest degenerate seamhead is breathlessly waiting for him to reach 3,000 hits. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Stats Geek: Clemente, Waner almost an even match Jul 17, 2007
" As one who was mesmerized by Clemente's bat, glove, legs and right arm that October, I can't buy Tronzo's glib dismissal. But I never saw Waner. Waner has the highest career batting average as a Pirate (.340), and only Honus Wagner, the most dominant player in team history, scored more runs (1,521 to 1,493). Waner has the most doubles (558), and those he tacked on after his release by the Pirates put him 11th on the all-time doubles list with 605. Waner's 3,152 hits (2,868 as a Pirate) put him... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Spikes honor former Negro League players Jul 16, 2007
Though famous for its legendary players like Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson, it's a little known fact that some white men actually played in the Negro Leagues. The Giants were one of the first integrated teams in the Negro League. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Former Negro Leagues standout, author coming to town to speak at event Jul 13, 2007
The Josh Gibson Foundation will have youth baseball tryouts beginning at 11 a.m. July 28 and 29 to field a team to play visiting Japanese players in August ... The tryouts will be at the newly renamed Josh Gibson Field, formerly Ammon Field, behind the Ammon Recreation Center, 2223 Bedford Ave., Hill District ... Grays who became his friends included catcher Josh Gibson, first baseman Buck Leonard, outfielder and shortstop Sam Bankhead and pitcher Ray Brown. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Talkin' Barry by the bay -- there's no bringing him down Jul 10, 2007
I'd also want to play against Josh Gibson, because everyone talks about all his homers, all the power he had. And I really want to see how fast Cool Papa Bell was, if he could actually get in bed before the light turned out. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
FanFest under way in San Francisco Jul 9, 2007
Old jerseys hang in lockers next to descriptions and pictures of their owners that include names like Josh Gibson, Cool Papa Bell, Rube Foster and many more. I lose complete track of time. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
HARPST, NIVER POWER CLAYMORE FARMS TO D LEAGUE SLOW-PITCH VICTORY Jul 3, 2007
Also picking up multiple hits were Mike Wise, Jeff Seymour, Josh Gibson, Chad Jones, and Kyle Austin. Wheat s Excavation 9. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Gibson at center of 1937 power shift Jul 1, 2007
Slugger Josh Gibson hit more than 900 career home runs in 17-plus seasons in the Negro Leagues ... And everything revolved around slugging catcher Josh Gibson ... "Josh Gibson was a difference maker," Kendrick said. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Bucs to hold baseball equipment drive Jul 1, 2007
PITTSBURGH -- The Baseball Tomorrow Fund presented checks for $2,500 to the Brighton Little League and the Josh Gibson Foundation to be used to purchase baseball equipment or build or renovate facilities before Saturday's Pirates-Nationals game, and will be hosting an equipment drive to benefit youth baseball in the Pittsburgh area outside of PNC Park before next Saturday's game against the Cubs. Fans are welcome to donate anything, new or used, from a baseball to a catcher's mask. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Open Court: More summer reading Jul 1, 2007
Robinson wasn t the biggest star in the Negro Leagues that honor was shared by Josh Gibson and Satchel Paige but Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey believed Robinson had the proper mental makeup to survive the violently harsh treatment he would receive during the 1947 season. A year ago, I interviewed Green Valley resident Roy Smalley, who played in the big leagues from 1948 to 1958. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
College field evokes memories of Stars Jul 1, 2007
Quincy Troupe, who trailed only Josh Gibson as the greatest catcher in Negro Leagues history, was the backstop and Mule Suttles, one of the best power hitters in black baseball, also played in St. Louis. "Double Duty" Radcliffe and Ted "Highpockets" Trent, owner of one of the best curveballs in the league, were key pitchers. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Washingon, D.C., hotel shows Josh Gibson exhibit Jun 24, 2007
Josh Gibson waits to bat in Washington's Griffith Stadium ... On and off the baseball field, Josh Gibson was a Pittsburgher ... A Josh Gibson exhibit at Washington's historic Mayflower Hotel recognizes the Negro League slugger's ties to the city, where the Grays routinely drew more fans than the Senators. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Negro League museum returns to Miller Jun 23, 2007
Artifacts on display included autographed balls, gloves, bats and figurines of Negro Leagues stars like Jackie Robinson, Larry Doby and Josh Gibson. Fans were also drawn to a life-size replica of Leroy "Satchel" Paige and a regional map marking the different cities throughout the country that had hosted Negro Leagues teams. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Focused Cabrera fuels O's comeback Jun 8, 2007
Exhibit in Washington pays tribute to Negro leagues slugger Josh Gibson Jun 7, 2007. Minor leaguer Hoey is one option; foul tip injures catcher Hernandez Jun 7, 2007. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
For Gibson, a belated tribute (Dick Heller) Jun 7, 2007
Josh Gibson, in his grave these 60 years, was being hailed by a few dozen people at the Mayflower yesterday when a man offered a sobering thought ... "He was never bitter, nobody in our family was bitter, that he never played in the major leagues," insisted Sean Gibson, the late slugger's 37-year-old great-grandson and president of Pittsburgh's charitable Josh Gibson Foundation ... Also on hand was James Tillman, an 86-year-old ex-teammate of Josh Gibson, who recalled the old slammer telling... (Washington Times, DC)
Bucs notes: Gibson exhibit unveiled Jun 7, 2007
Rajai Davis attended an event to unveil a new exhibit honoring Josh Gibson on Wednesday ... WASHINGTON -- A group of representatives from the Pirates and the Nationals gathered at the Mayflower Hotel on Wednesday morning to unveil a new exhibit honoring Josh Gibson ... "But what Josh Gibson did was great.". (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Giving the past a future Jun 7, 2007
Exhibit in Washington pays tribute to Negro leagues slugger Josh Gibson By Jeff Barker Sun Reporter Originally published June 7, 2007 WASHINGTON // Monte Irvin is 88 ... They are among a dwindling group of 15 to 20 surviving players who competed with or against Josh Gibson, the preeminent Negro leagues slugger who died 60 years ago ... King said all black players owe a debt to Josh Gibson. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Gibson out after bathroom fall Jun 6, 2007
Kangaroos defender Josh Gibson is out indefinitely after falling in the bathroom and hitting his head. The club said the blow caused bleeding in Gibson's brain and confirmed he was now in hospital under the care of a neurosurgeon. (ABC Online)
St Kilda a huge test for 'Roos: Simpson Jun 5, 2007
While Simpson thought defenders Michael Firrito, Josh Gibson, Daniel Pratt and Drew Petrie have been "really holding their own" this year, often against taller opponents, the Saints' trio of powerful forwards loom as a huge assignment. "I think our back six has been a real starting point for our team, they are very reliable one-on-one," Simpson said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Robinson inspires N.C. State's Jones Jun 3, 2007
"Jones said his family can afford to send him to college, that he's fortunate. He also credits his father in guiding him toward baseball.Keith Jones often told his son stories about Negro League stars from the 1930s and '40s -- such players as pitcher Satchel Paige and catcher Josh Gibson."That's why I wear No. 20 -- for Josh Gibson," Marcus said.Jones has just four homers this season but did swat a Gibson-esque shot against North Carolina this season -- a long grand slam that spurred an 11-1... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rare opportunity: Golf with a 'Mule' May 31, 2007
We had great crowds, all black," he said. What about baseball today? "The players can't compete with us," Miles replied.Miles knew Robinson, he said, and he also knew some other one-time Negro league players most people are well-acquainted with: Leroy "Satchel" Paige, Josh Gibson - "the best I've ever seen," Miles said - and Larry Doby, the first African-American to play in the American League.Miles, basically an outfielder but also an occasional corner infielder, was asked how he could hit 11... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
