Bill Yancey
| Bill Yancey | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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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. Yancey also served as a Major League scout for the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies.