Hoss Walker
American baseball player
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jesse Walker (September 10, 1904 – February 10, 1971), nicknamed "Hoss", was an American Negro league shortstop and manager from the 1920s into the 1950s.
| Hoss Walker | |
|---|---|
| |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: September 10, 1904 Austin, Texas, U.S. | |
| Died: February 10, 1971 (aged 66) Nashville, Tennessee | |
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.[3]
.jpg){kind=small}