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]
| Bill Yancey | |
|---|---|
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| Shortstop | |
| Born: April 2, 1902 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: April 13, 1971 (aged 68) Marlton, New Jersey, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1927, for the Hilldale Club | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1936, for the Philadelphia Stars | |
| Teams | |
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References edit
- ^ Peterson, Robert W. (2002). "On the Road Again". Cages to Jump Shots: Pro Basketball's Early Years. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press. pp. 95–107. ISBN 0-8032-8772-0.
- ^ Riley, James A. (1994). The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues. New York: Carroll & Graf. ISBN 0-7867-0959-6.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference and Baseball-Reference Black Baseball stats and Seamheads
- Negro League Baseball Players Association
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