Josh Gibson
(1911-1947)

American Hall of Fame baseball player – Josh Gibson was born in Buena Vista (City and county seat of Marion County, Georgia, United States) on December 21st, 1911 and died in Pittsburgh (City and county seat in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States) on January 20th, 1947 at the age of 35. Today Josh Gibson would be 112 years old.

Age

how old was Josh Gibson when he died?

Josh Gibson died in 1947 at the age of 35.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 21st, 1911 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Buena Vista City and county seat of Marion County, Georgia, United States
Death Date	January 20th, 1947 (Monday)
Death place	Pittsburgh City and county seat in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Josh Gibson

Birthday

When was Josh Gibson born?

Josh Gibson was born on December 21st, 1911.

Death

When did Josh Gibson die?

Josh Gibson died on January 20th, 1947 at the age of 35 in Pittsburgh (City and county seat in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States). Today Josh Gibson would be 112 years old.