Willie Cornelius Explained

Willie Cornelius
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:September 3, 1906
Birth Place:Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Death Place:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:Negro leagues
Debutyear:1929
Debutteam:Nashville Elite Giants
Finalyear:1946
Finalteam:Chicago American Giants
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William McKinley "Sug" Cornelius (September 3, 1906 – October 30, 1989) was an American baseball pitcher in the Negro leagues. He played from 1929 to 1946 with several teams, playing mostly with the Chicago American Giants. He played in several East-West All-Star Games.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Riley, James A. . The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues . New York . Carroll & Graf . 1994 . 0-7867-0959-6 . .