About Art Hancock
Lived 1905 – 1970 (aged 65). Art Hancock was an American baseball player.
Arthur Delworth Hancock (January 28, 1905 – September 26, 1970) was an American Negro league first baseman in the 1920s.
A native of Lexington, Missouri, Hancock was the brother of fellow Negro leaguer Charlie Hancock. He played for the Cleveland Elites in 1926, and for the Cleveland Hornets the following season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Art Hancock?
American baseball player
When was Art Hancock born?
Art Hancock was born on 28 January 1905 in Lexington.
When did Art Hancock die?
Art Hancock died on 26 September 1970 in Mount Vernon.
What was Art Hancock's occupation?
Art Hancock was a baseball player.
What nationality was Art Hancock?
Art Hancock was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Art Hancock. https://biography.guide/art-hancock/
MLA: "Art Hancock." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/art-hancock/.
Chicago: "Art Hancock." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/art-hancock/.
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