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Major League Baseball (MLB) has officially integrated statistics from the Negro Leagues into its official records, recognizing the achievements of Black players who were previously excluded. This move has elevated Josh Gibson to the all-time career leader in batting average, surpassing Ty Cobb, and in slugging percentage and on-base plus slugging percentage, both previously held by Babe Ruth. Gibson also holds the all-time single-season records in these categories. The integration has been widely celebrated, with family members and supporters of Negro League players viewing it as a significant step toward broader recognition. The estate of Josh Gibson is now exploring new licensing deals in light of his newly recognized records. Prominent figures, including Albert Pujols, have expressed their approval of MLB's decision. This development underscores the historical significance of the Negro Leagues and the exceptional talent of its players, who were major contributors to the sport despite being marginalized for decades.
Josh Gibson is now officially Major League Baseball's all-time batting average leader ... and Albert Pujols couldn't be happier about it! See more ๐ https://t.co/dXSgksDajO
Negro Leagues players break MLB records https://t.co/RXrnKoabuH via @BostonGlobe
As the number of African American players dwindles, a new Hall of Fame exhibition traces 150 years of Black baseball feats, stars and obstacles. https://t.co/qtj1KLSJN6
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Commonly referred to as the "Black Babe Ruth," Gibson was a force to be reckoned with in the Negro Leagues, and now his statistical legacy is properly being included in baseball history. https://t.co/nP7UrxTSad
Albert Pujols Thrilled MLB Integrating Negro League Statistics Into Record Book | Click to read more ๐ https://t.co/ciZFPD5KVK
By MLB incorporating statistics from the Negro Leagues into its official records this week, families and longtime champions of the Negro Leaguers are receiving their long overdue flowers. https://t.co/bSL6WusvVv
Stats from the "Negro League" will now be included among MLB's official numbers. And that's a good thing, writes @BeccaJLower in her terrific new VIP article. Take a look, and use promo code "SAVEAMERICA" for a VIP membership discount. https://t.co/wnd1CCnhbP
The estate of Negro League legend Josh Gibson is examining new licensing deals after Major League Baseball added once-banned Black players' stats to its official record, making Gibson an all-time leader in some categories. https://t.co/iLul05p1l5
The estate of Negro League legend Josh Gibson tells @Axios it is examining new licensing deals after Major League Baseball added once-banned Black players' stats to its official record, making Gibson an all-time leader in some categories https://t.co/jiMGdCQyZd
From @TheAthletic: Negro League players were some of the greatest in baseball's history. MLB should take extra step to ensure the leagues' history is protected and players' stories are told, our columnist writes. https://t.co/NkhBenUeel
Hall of Famer Josh Gibson is now the all-time career leader in batting avg (surpassing Ty Cobb), slugging %age (exceeding Babe Ruth), on-base plus slugging %age (replacing Babe Ruth as the all-time best), & he holds the all-time single-season records in all 3 of those categories. https://t.co/UP6TLDAhIB
Our Road to Rickwood series including Willie Mays reflecting on 1948 Black Barons, why everyone should know Rev. Bill Greason, all about the SF Sea Lions (whose unis will be worn by Giants), Mays Scholars, Negro Leagues stats and bunch of other stuff https://t.co/XHZKQ498Ff
Family members & supporters of the Negro Leagues hope this week's statistical integration is merely the beginning of more widespread acknowledgment by MLB, not the conclusion. "This is a step toward more recognition down the road." https://t.co/jlVEHfpwqX
As the MLB elevates Negro Leagues, will Dallas give Ernie Banks his due? | Opinion https://t.co/CxqkZLSZZn
The Negro Leagues do not need validation. Their players were some of the greatest in the sportโs history. But MLB should take extra step to ensure the leagues' history is protected, and players' stories are told. โ๏ธ @JimTrotter_NFL https://t.co/MmV7dbx1zj https://t.co/BpImKGCXaA
From Scoop Jackson: Negro Leaguers were always major players, whether MLB believed it or not https://t.co/VBsKBKZgqm
Is Josh Gibson the greatest baseball player ever? MLB records now say 'yes.' https://t.co/b2J8Ul6cks https://t.co/aTt4wkgbkG