Josh Gibson’s Cards to Collect
Often hailed as one of the greatest power hitters in baseball history, Josh Gibson had a stellar career in the Negro Leagues, playing primarily for the Homestead Grays and Pittsburgh Crawfords. Known for his mile-long home runs and overall dominance at the plate, Gibson’s stats have now officially been incorporated into MLB records, making him the all-time leader in several categories. His legacy as a trailblazer and exceptional talent endures, and he was rightfully inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972, cementing his place as an icon of the sport.
Josh Gibson’s Top Cards
1950-51 Toleteros Joshua Gibson
Card History
• The first Josh Gibson Card that wasn’t a Postcard
• Less than 20 cards Known
Set INfo
• 92 Players in the set
• Issued During the Puerto Rican Winter league and included in tobacco Packages
Back of Card
•UnKnown
2023 Bowman Draft #BDC-202 Josh Gibson Retrofractor
Card History
• Gibson’s 1st Bowman
Set Info
• 200 card set
•Each Hobby only Jumbo box contains three autographs, 24 Refractors, and eleven inserts, while Super Jumbo boxes will yield five signatures, 40 Refractors, and ten inserts.
Back of Card
• Played in 510 Games
•Gives Resume, Scouting Report and Details about his personal life
2024 TOPPS MLB at Rickwood Negro League Collection Card RW-2 Josh Gibson
Card History
• Part of the 2024 Topps MLB at Rickwood Negro League Collection
• Art By Micah Johnson
Set Info
•Featured online at Topps.com
• One of six Negro League players included in the collection
•available for a limited time
Back of Card
• Talks about the MLB Game at rickwood field in birmingham, Alabama on June 20, 2024
• Rickwood is the oldest professional ballpark in the U.S.
2021 Topps Project70® Card #803 Josh Gibson by Jacob Rochester Rainbow Foil /70
card history
• 1990 Topps baseball Design
• Rainbow foil
• Art by Jacob Rochester
• PRINT RUN OF 70
set info
• Online exclusive that was on topps.com for a limited time
card back
• Details Jacob Rochester’s background
2005 Topps Pristine Legends-Refractor #135 Josh Gibson /999
card history
• PRINT RUN OF 999
set info
• 140 CARD CHROMIUM STOCK SET
•EXCLUSIVELY FEATURED RETIRED PLAYERS
•ONLY PRISTINE SET RELEASED TO BOTH HOBBY AND RETAIL OUTLETS
card back
• FIRST NEGRO LEAGUE HITTER TO BE ENSHRINED IN COOPERSTOWN
• HIT ALMOST 800 HOME RUNS
