Hoss Walker

Jesse Walker (September 10, 1904 January 26, 1984), nicknamed "Hoss", was an American Negro league shortstop and manager from the 1920s into the 1950s.

Hoss Walker
Shortstop
Born: (1904-09-10)September 10, 1904
Austin, Texas
Died: January 26, 1984(1984-01-26) (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

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. Walker died in San Antonio, Texas in 1984 at age 79.

References

  1. "Hoss Walker". seamheads.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  2. "Hoss Walker Manager Page". seamheads.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.


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