Bill Yancey

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
Shortstop
Born: (1902-04-02)April 2, 1902
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died: April 13, 1971(1971-04-13) (aged 68)
Marlton, New Jersey
Batted: Right Threw: Right
Negro league baseball debut
1927, for the Hilldale Club
Last appearance
1936, for the Philadelphia Stars
Teams

References

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


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