About
Professional baseball player best known for his time in the professional baseball leagues of African-American men in the 1920's. He played with the Nashville Giants, Detroit Stars, and Kansas City Monarchs.
Before Fame
He is from Nashville, Tennessee. He started his professional career in 1920.
Trivia
He received his nickname "Turkey" due to his unusual running style. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000. He batted 984 games and hit a total of 186 home runs.
Family Life
He married Nettie Mae.
Associated With
He was ranked as the 25th greatest baseball player of all-time by Bill James in 2001.
