Bill Yancey | |
Position: | Shortstop |
Birth Date: | April 2, 1902 |
Birth Place: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Death Place: | Marlton, New Jersey, U.S. |
Bats: | Right |
Throws: | Right |
Debutleague: | Negro league baseball |
Debutyear: | 1927 |
Debutteam: | Hilldale Club |
Finalyear: | 1936 |
Finalteam: | Philadelphia Stars |
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William James Yancey (April 2, 1902 – April 13, 1971) was an American baseball shortstop in the Negro leagues. He played from 1927 to 1936. He also played for the New York Renaissance, an all-black professional basketball team.[1] Yancey also served as a Major League scout for the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies.[2]
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