About Buck Ewing
Lived 1903 – 1979 (aged 76). Buck Ewing was an American baseball player.
William Monroe Ewing (January 31, 1903 – September 1, 1979), nicknamed "Buck", was an American Negro league catcher between 1920 and 1930.
A native of Massillon, Ohio, Ewing made his Negro leagues debut in 1920 with the Chicago American Giants. He went on to play for the Columbus Buckeyes and Cleveland Tate Stars, and finished his career with a three-year stint with the Homestead Grays from 1928 to 1930. Ewing died in Schenectady, New York in 1979 at age 76.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bud Culloton said Ewing was "heads and shoulders over any catcher in independent baseball in his time." He further said it was "a baseball tragedy that this man didn't have an opportunity to play in the majors."
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Buck Ewing?
American baseball player (1903-1979)
When was Buck Ewing born?
Buck Ewing was born on 31 January 1903 in Massillon.
When did Buck Ewing die?
Buck Ewing died on 1 September 1979 in Schenectady, New York.
What was Buck Ewing's occupation?
Buck Ewing was a baseball player.
What nationality was Buck Ewing?
Buck Ewing was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Buck Ewing (1920s catcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Buck Ewing. https://biography.guide/buck-ewing-baseball-player/
MLA: "Buck Ewing." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/buck-ewing-baseball-player/.
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