William Dumpson

William Dumpson
Pitcher
Born: (1930-02-12)February 12, 1930
Port Washington, New York
Died: July 15, 2014(2014-07-15) (aged 84)
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Negro league baseball debut
1948, for the New York Black Yankees
Last appearance
1948, for the New York Black Yankees
Teams

William Garfield Dumpson (February 12, 1930 – July 15, 2014) was a former player for the Negro leagues.

Dumpson was raised and attended school in Port Washington, NY.[1] 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.[1][2][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "William Dumpson, 84, played in Negro League and for Globetrotters".
  2. ^ "Negro Leagues Baseball eMuseum: Personal Profiles: William Dumpson". Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
  3. ^ Spivey, Donald (2012-05-14). If You Were Only White: The Life of Leroy "Satchel" Paige. University of Missouri Press. ISBN 9780826219787.
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