Bill Yancey

Athlete

1902 –

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Who is Bill Yancey?

William James "Bill" Yancey was an African-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. Yancey also served as a Major League scout for the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies.

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Born
May 2, 1902
Philadelphia
Died
Apr 19, 2024

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on July 23, 2013

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