Willie Nixon
Willie D. Nixon (October 29, 1916 – death date unknown) was an American baseball right fielder in the Negro leagues.[1]
| Willie Nixon | |
|---|---|
| Right fielder | |
| Born: October 29, 1916 York, Alabama | |
Batted: Unknown Threw: Unknown | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1940, for the Newark Eagles | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1941, for the Jacksonville Red Caps | |
| Teams | |
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Career
Nixon played with the Newark Eagles, Birmingham Black Barons, and Jacksonville Red Caps in 1940 and 1941.[2]
References
- Riley, James A. (1994). The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues. New York: Carroll & Graf. ISBN 0-7867-0959-6.
- "Willie Nixon Seamheads Profile". seamheads.com. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
Further reading
- News staff (April 21, 1940). "Black Barons to Play Baltimore Team Two Games at Rickwood". The Birmingham News. p. 29.
- News staff (June 13, 1940). "Black Barons to Play St. Louis Stars Here in Twin Bill Sunday". The Birmingham News. p. 27
- News staff (July 1, 1940). "Black Barons Break Even With Cleveland". The Birmingham News. p. 15
- News staff (May 5, 1941). "Birmingham Barons Defeat Eagles in Nightcap After Losing Opener". The Birmingham News. p. 14
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