William Dumpson

William Dumpson
Pitcher
Born: (1930-02-12)February 12, 1930
Port Washington, New York, U.S.
Died: July 15, 2014(2014-07-15) (aged 84)
Orangeburg, South Carolina, U.S.
Negro league baseball debut
1948, for the New York Black Yankees
Last appearance
1948, for the New York Black Yankees
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William Garfield Dumpson (February 12, 1930 – July 15, 2014) was an American baseball player in the Negro leagues.

Dumpson was raised and attended school in Port Washington, New York. He was a member of the Indianapolis Clowns in 1950, Homestead Grays, Philadelphia Stars and the New York Black Yankees. Dumpson was also a member of the Harlem Globetrotters. He died in 2014 at the age of 84.

References

  1. 1 2 "William Dumpson, 84, played in Negro League and for Globetrotters". Archived from the original on March 8, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Negro Leagues Baseball eMuseum: Personal Profiles: William Dumpson". Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
  3. ↑ Spivey, Donald (May 14, 2012). If You Were Only White: The Life of Leroy "Satchel" Paige. University of Missouri Press. ISBN 9780826219787.