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Jesse Walker (September 10, 1904 – January 26, 1984), nicknamed "Hoss", was an American Negro league shortstop and manager from the 1920s into the 1950s.

Hoss Walker
Shortstop
Born: (1904-09-10)September 10, 1904 Austin, Texas
Died: January 26, 1984(1984-01-26) (aged 79) San Antonio, 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 Bacharach Giants (1929) Cleveland Cubs (1931) Nashville Elite Giants (1932–1934) Columbus Elite Giants (1935) Homestead Grays (1936) Washington Elite Giants (1936–1937) Memphis Red Sox (1938) Baltimore Elite Giants (1938–1940) New York Black Yankees (1940–1941) Birmingham Black Barons (1941–1943) Indianapolis Clowns (1944–1947) Baltimore Elite Giants (1948) As manager Indianapolis Clowns (1944–1947) Baltimore Elite Giants (1948–1949)

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.^{[citation needed]} Walker died in San Antonio, Texas in 1984 at age 79.

References

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference and Seamheads

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