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Unlocking the Untold Power of Negro Leagues on Jackie Robinson Day: More Than Just a Number

Unlocking the Untold Power of Negro Leagues on Jackie Robinson Day: More Than Just a Number

That was the third time Gibson finished the season with an average above .400; his career mark checks in at .371.

Gibson, of course, never got the chance to play in the majors. He died of a stroke at just 35 years old on Jan. 20, 1947, mere months before Jackie Robinson would break the color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers and change both the sport and American society forever. In his final season, Gibson led his league with 13 home runs while batting .318 with more than an RBI per game (52 in 49).

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