Bill Owens (baseball)

Bill Owens

Shortstops

Born: November 14, 1901
Haughville, Indiana

Died: May 5, 1999 (aged 97)
Indianapolis, Indiana

Batted: Right

Threw: Right

Professional debut

1921 for the Washington Potomacs

Last professional appearance

1933 for the Detroit Stars

Teams

Washington Potomacs (1923-1924)
Indianapolis ABCs (1925, 1933)
Chicago American Giants (1925)
Cleveland Elites (1926)
Dayton Marcos (1926)
Kansas City Monarchs (1926)
Birmingham Black Barons (1927-1928, 1930)
Brooklyn Royal Giants (1927)
Memphis Red Sox (1929)
Detroit Stars (1931, 1933)

William John "Bill" Owens (November 14, 1901 – May 5, 1999) was an American baseball shortstop in the Negro Leagues. He played from 1923 to 1933 with several teams.^[1]

References

↑ Riley, James A. (1994). The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues. New York: Carroll & Graf. ISBN 0-7867-0959-6.

External links

Negro league baseball statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Negro leagues)
Obituary