William Barnes (December 29,1919 –November 21,1996) was an American baseball pitcher in the Negro leagues. He played from 1941 to 1947 with the Baltimore Elite Giants,Memphis Red Sox,and the Indianapolis Clowns. He did not play in 1944 and 1945 due to military service in World War II. [1]
Barnes served in the United States Army during World War II,and worked as a military policeman in California. [2]
He worked for car manufactures Chrysler and Ford Motors before retiring in 1986. [3]
Leon Day was an American professional baseball pitcher who spent the majority of his career in the Negro leagues. Recognized as one of the most versatile athletes in the league during his prime,Day could play every position,with the exception of catcher,and often was the starting second baseman or center fielder when he was not on the mound. A right-handed pitcher with a trademark no wind-up delivery,Day excelled at striking batters out,especially with his high-speed fastball. At the same time,he was an above-average contact hitter,which,combined with his effectiveness as a baserunner and his tenacious fielding,helped cement Day as one of the most dynamic players of the era.
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