Hoss Walker
| Hoss Walker | |
|---|---|
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| Shortstop | |
| Born: September 10, 1904 Austin, Texas | |
| Died: January 26, 1984 (aged 79) San Antonio, Texas | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1929, for the Bacharach Giants | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1948, for the Baltimore Elite Giants | |
| Teams | |
As player
As manager
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Jesse Walker (September 10, 1904 – January 26, 1984), nicknamed "Hoss", was an American Negro league shortstop and manager from the 1920s into the 1950s.
A native of Austin, Texas, Walker made his Negro leagues debut in 1929 with the Bacharach Giants. He went on to enjoy a 20-year playing career, and was a successful manager for many years.[1][2] He was selected to manage the East team at the East–West All-Star Game in 1949 and 1950.[3] Walker died in San Antonio, Texas in 1984 at age 79.
References[]
- ^ "Hoss Walker". seamheads.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ "Hoss Walker Manager Page". seamheads.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ "Hoss Walker B-R Bullpen". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
External links[]
- Negro league baseball statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Negro leagues) and Seamheads
- Hoss Walker at Baseball-Reference Bullpen
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- 1904 births
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- Baltimore Elite Giants players
- Birmingham Black Barons players
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- Indianapolis Clowns players
- Memphis Red Sox players
- Negro league baseball managers
- New York Black Yankees players
- Washington Elite Giants players
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- Baseball players from Austin, Texas
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