Josh Gibson
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@TEXAS10PT_PSN said in Josh Gibson:
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I am sure they are very aware of his superstar status within that era and made serious attempts to have him in the game, but if they aren't able to get the rights to one player does that mean they should just never do any Negro Leagues content because Josh Gibson in unavailable?
Oh I didn't imply any of the sort. I'm happy with the addition. Just prefer it to include all the superstars, Josh Gibson imo is not just any other Negro Leagues player.
Did they say anything about these being the only 8 we will see this year? I haven’t really seen anything other than that press release with the bullet points. I am 100% with you, Josh Gibson is up there with Paige and must be in. It’s my hope he will be a reward down the road. Do you think these will be traditional cards that start at like 88 and as we go through their career we get higher versions?
I just can’t imagine they release this at the beginning of the game, people complete it in a few weeks and that’s it for that mode. Again, I’m wrong a lot. It’s why I’m single.
I'm not sure, but if you have Josh Gibson then why wouldn't you put him in the spotlight?
Exactly right and if he does show up in the game, he will be everyone's catcher if they give the attributes he deserves.
He should be 125 all around hitting wise like Jimmie Foxx.
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I am sure they are very aware of his superstar status within that era and made serious attempts to have him in the game, but if they aren't able to get the rights to one player does that mean they should just never do any Negro Leagues content because Josh Gibson in unavailable?
Oh I didn't imply any of the sort. I'm happy with the addition. Just prefer it to include all the superstars, Josh Gibson imo is not just any other Negro Leagues player.
Did they say anything about these being the only 8 we will see this year? I haven’t really seen anything other than that press release with the bullet points. I am 100% with you, Josh Gibson is up there with Paige and must be in. It’s my hope he will be a reward down the road. Do you think these will be traditional cards that start at like 88 and as we go through their career we get higher versions?
I just can’t imagine they release this at the beginning of the game, people complete it in a few weeks and that’s it for that mode. Again, I’m wrong a lot. It’s why I’m single.
I'm not sure, but if you have Josh Gibson then why wouldn't you put him in the spotlight?
Exactly right and if he does show up in the game, he will be everyone's catcher if they give the attributes he deserves.
He should be 125 all around hitting wise like Jimmie Foxx.
The same reason we have to wait for guys like Griffey, Mantle and Babe. To keep us on the hook. You’re probably right, I just think of there are any more to be revealed and released later in the game, he’d be a good name to hold back because he’s coveted.
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I am sure they are very aware of his superstar status within that era and made serious attempts to have him in the game, but if they aren't able to get the rights to one player does that mean they should just never do any Negro Leagues content because Josh Gibson in unavailable?
Oh I didn't imply any of the sort. I'm happy with the addition. Just prefer it to include all the superstars, Josh Gibson imo is not just any other Negro Leagues player.
Did they say anything about these being the only 8 we will see this year? I haven’t really seen anything other than that press release with the bullet points. I am 100% with you, Josh Gibson is up there with Paige and must be in. It’s my hope he will be a reward down the road. Do you think these will be traditional cards that start at like 88 and as we go through their career we get higher versions?
I just can’t imagine they release this at the beginning of the game, people complete it in a few weeks and that’s it for that mode. Again, I’m wrong a lot. It’s why I’m single.
I'm not sure, but if you have Josh Gibson then why wouldn't you put him in the spotlight?
Exactly right and if he does show up in the game, he will be everyone's catcher if they give the attributes he deserves.
He should be 125 all around hitting wise like Jimmie Foxx.
The same reason we have to wait for guys like Griffey, Mantle and Babe. To keep us on the hook. You’re probably right, I just think of there are any more to be revealed and released later in the game, he’d be a good name to hold back because he’s coveted.
Could be. I personally still think they don't have him this year for the simple argument that this news is supposed to be the big bombshell to convince people to buy and play the game, along with Jeter of course. I just personally don't see the logic in holding onto a big name like Josh Gibson until midway through the game cycle, when the game is already in discount most likely.
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@SakAttack87_PSN said in Josh Gibson:
I am sure they are very aware of his superstar status within that era and made serious attempts to have him in the game, but if they aren't able to get the rights to one player does that mean they should just never do any Negro Leagues content because Josh Gibson in unavailable?
Oh I didn't imply any of the sort. I'm happy with the addition. Just prefer it to include all the superstars, Josh Gibson imo is not just any other Negro Leagues player.
Did they say anything about these being the only 8 we will see this year? I haven’t really seen anything other than that press release with the bullet points. I am 100% with you, Josh Gibson is up there with Paige and must be in. It’s my hope he will be a reward down the road. Do you think these will be traditional cards that start at like 88 and as we go through their career we get higher versions?
I just can’t imagine they release this at the beginning of the game, people complete it in a few weeks and that’s it for that mode. Again, I’m wrong a lot. It’s why I’m single.
I'm not sure, but if you have Josh Gibson then why wouldn't you put him in the spotlight?
Exactly right and if he does show up in the game, he will be everyone's catcher if they give the attributes he deserves.
He should be 125 all around hitting wise like Jimmie Foxx.
The same reason we have to wait for guys like Griffey, Mantle and Babe. To keep us on the hook. You’re probably right, I just think of there are any more to be revealed and released later in the game, he’d be a good name to hold back because he’s coveted.
Could be. I personally still think they don't have him this year for the simple argument that this news is supposed to be the big bombshell to convince people to buy and play the game, along with Jeter of course. I just personally don't see the logic in holding onto a big name like Josh Gibson until midway through the game cycle, when the game is already in discount most likely.
To add to this:
I think it's more likely they hold on to him for next year's reveal, since they already said they're gonna release players per season (game cycle). Gotta have something to look forward to in those programs next year and beyond, right? -
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@SakAttack87_PSN said in Josh Gibson:
I am sure they are very aware of his superstar status within that era and made serious attempts to have him in the game, but if they aren't able to get the rights to one player does that mean they should just never do any Negro Leagues content because Josh Gibson in unavailable?
Oh I didn't imply any of the sort. I'm happy with the addition. Just prefer it to include all the superstars, Josh Gibson imo is not just any other Negro Leagues player.
Did they say anything about these being the only 8 we will see this year? I haven’t really seen anything other than that press release with the bullet points. I am 100% with you, Josh Gibson is up there with Paige and must be in. It’s my hope he will be a reward down the road. Do you think these will be traditional cards that start at like 88 and as we go through their career we get higher versions?
I just can’t imagine they release this at the beginning of the game, people complete it in a few weeks and that’s it for that mode. Again, I’m wrong a lot. It’s why I’m single.
I'm not sure, but if you have Josh Gibson then why wouldn't you put him in the spotlight?
Exactly right and if he does show up in the game, he will be everyone's catcher if they give the attributes he deserves.
He should be 125 all around hitting wise like Jimmie Foxx.
The same reason we have to wait for guys like Griffey, Mantle and Babe. To keep us on the hook. You’re probably right, I just think of there are any more to be revealed and released later in the game, he’d be a good name to hold back because he’s coveted.
Could be. I personally still think they don't have him this year for the simple argument that this news is supposed to be the big bombshell to convince people to buy and play the game, along with Jeter of course. I just personally don't see the logic in holding onto a big name like Josh Gibson until midway through the game cycle, when the game is already in discount most likely.
I understand that point - and I'm not trying to compare the two based on merit or significance - but didn't they wait until midway through the game cycle to drop Honus Wagner in The Show 19?
Again, we have two trailers still to come so we may get some more reveals. They always drop that one BIG name after the trailer is over so let's wait and see.
Also, regarding how they will play out this program or mode, I thought the Jackie Robinson feature from The Show 20 was awesome! It was like an extended evolution program where you unlock their bronze/silver/gold/diamond versions as you advance. Since there are a lot more players involved I wouldn't expect it to be nearly as lengthy, but the evolution progression is fun as you slowly aquire the best cards of that specific player.
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Josh Gibson is definitely someone I'm looking forward to... and yes I definitely feel like we'll see him as well as potentially Larry Doby in a later season of Negro Leagues.
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@raesONE-_PSN said in Josh Gibson:
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@SakAttack87_PSN said in Josh Gibson:
I am sure they are very aware of his superstar status within that era and made serious attempts to have him in the game, but if they aren't able to get the rights to one player does that mean they should just never do any Negro Leagues content because Josh Gibson in unavailable?
Oh I didn't imply any of the sort. I'm happy with the addition. Just prefer it to include all the superstars, Josh Gibson imo is not just any other Negro Leagues player.
Did they say anything about these being the only 8 we will see this year? I haven’t really seen anything other than that press release with the bullet points. I am 100% with you, Josh Gibson is up there with Paige and must be in. It’s my hope he will be a reward down the road. Do you think these will be traditional cards that start at like 88 and as we go through their career we get higher versions?
I just can’t imagine they release this at the beginning of the game, people complete it in a few weeks and that’s it for that mode. Again, I’m wrong a lot. It’s why I’m single.
I'm not sure, but if you have Josh Gibson then why wouldn't you put him in the spotlight?
Exactly right and if he does show up in the game, he will be everyone's catcher if they give the attributes he deserves.
He should be 125 all around hitting wise like Jimmie Foxx.
The same reason we have to wait for guys like Griffey, Mantle and Babe. To keep us on the hook. You’re probably right, I just think of there are any more to be revealed and released later in the game, he’d be a good name to hold back because he’s coveted.
Could be. I personally still think they don't have him this year for the simple argument that this news is supposed to be the big bombshell to convince people to buy and play the game, along with Jeter of course. I just personally don't see the logic in holding onto a big name like Josh Gibson until midway through the game cycle, when the game is already in discount most likely.
That is a good point. The examples I mentioned, we know we’ll get them eventually and will start will rookie versions, you’d think they’d advertise Gibson the same way. Well, I hope they do add him but this is a good start.
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Is Josh Gibson not a collection reward this yr
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@bmoo44_PSN said in Josh Gibson:
Is Josh Gibson not a collection reward this yr
We don’t know yet, they won’t announce any of those till the game is launched.
Also, the more I read about this. I don’t think this is in DD. It looks like a separate game mode.
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@Ericulous1_PSN said in Josh Gibson:
@bmoo44_PSN said in Josh Gibson:
Is Josh Gibson not a collection reward this yr
We don’t know yet, they won’t announce any of those till the game is launched.
Also, the more I read about this. I don’t think this is in DD. It looks like a separate game mode.
As long as these cards are still available to be used in DD that's fine by me.
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My friend said the head of the museum sent out a tweet showing he was a collection, but i dont know i dont have twitter and dont know how to post the pic he sent me
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@bmoo44_PSN said in Josh Gibson:
My friend said the head of the museum sent out a tweet showing he was a collection, but i dont know i dont have twitter and dont know how
Gonna need you to find out how real quick.
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Don't think this is real, but this is probably what that other poster above me was alluding to. It would be awesome.
https://twitter.com/Ange_Nation/status/1622596242906943488?s=20&t=VFQNNZJ9knvZdK1hFiGgiw
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@SakAttack87_PSN said in Josh Gibson:
Don't think this is real, but this is probably what that other poster above me was alluding to. It would be awesome.
https://twitter.com/Ange_Nation/status/1622596242906943488?s=20&t=VFQNNZJ9knvZdK1hFiGgiw
Yup that was the one, real or not real
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Ima say real. there is too much detail on the cards and they look professionally done.
If its fake, the ones who did put WAY more effort into it than i have ever seen before.
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@SakAttack87_PSN said in Josh Gibson:
Don't think this is real, but this is probably what that other poster above me was alluding to. It would be awesome.
https://twitter.com/Ange_Nation/status/1622596242906943488?s=20&t=VFQNNZJ9knvZdK1hFiGgiw
Looks fake to me. The 99 diamond thing is off.
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I’m sure it’s no different than any other legend. Probly have to negotiate rights with the family?
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@SakAttack87_PSN said in Josh Gibson:
Don't think this is real, but this is probably what that other poster above me was alluding to. It would be awesome.
https://twitter.com/Ange_Nation/status/1622596242906943488?s=20&t=VFQNNZJ9knvZdK1hFiGgiw
Yes, it would … but putting out every Elite NL star would destroy the season-element (if you believe in the blog post, that season 2 is for 2024). SDS surely wants to save some of the big ones for next year … Imo that does not rule out Gibson (or that „one more thing“) for 2023 …
To me, it is probably a collection reward (if not the top one), besides Jeter
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This is just Season 1. Next year there will be 8 more players in Season 2, and so on, and so forth. There is a description of how they are doing this and the players for this year on their website,
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@Blind_Bleeder said in Josh Gibson:
This is just Season 1. Next year there will be 8 more players in Season 2, and so on, and so forth. There is a description of how they are doing this and the players for this year on their website,
Yeah it looks like no Gibson this year but this is a nice start.
As to the guy that was talking about Jackie Robinson, he wasn't in the Negro Leagues for as long as majority of the other guys like Gibson, Paige, etc. The fact that he was a great ballplayer and had other intangibles as well as youth on his side is why he was the one handpicked by Branch Rickey to come play for the Dodgers and in the process break the color barrier. Jackie wasn't a scrub or subpar player by any stretch of the imagination, so I feel like his greatness is still warranted... had he just been a token then that would be another conversation but Jackie arrived in Brooklyn and his play backed up his stature as being "the first" and we all know what followed.
It's a shame that the Black community typically gravitates to basketball and football but seeing some of the Black talent in the game today still gives me hope that baseball is a viable athlete avenue for Black boys and girls... I played PAL and Little League and still kick myself for not trying out for my HS team.
