| Hoss Walker | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: September 10, 1904 Austin, 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 – death date unknown), 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.
References
- ↑ "Hoss Walker". seamheads.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ↑ "Hoss Walker Manager Page". seamheads.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference and Seamheads
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