Josh Gibson and Buck Leonard win election to the Hall of Fame

February 8, 1972February 3, 2024 Hall of Fame, Negro Leagues

On February 8, 1972, Josh Gibson and Buck Leonard win election to the Hall of Fame through the Special Committee on the Negro Leagues.

The two former stars, who led the Homestead Grays to nine straight league championships from 1937 to 1945, become the second and third players to be selected by the Committee, joining Satchel Paige, who was elected in 1971.

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