Bill Yancey Explained

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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Notes and References

  1. Book: Peterson, Robert W. . Cages to Jump Shots: Pro Basketball's Early Years . Lincoln . University of Nebraska Press . 2002 . On the Road Again . 95–107 . 0-8032-8772-0 .
  2. Book: Riley, James A. . The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues . New York . Carroll & Graf . 1994 . 0-7867-0959-6 .