About Harvey Young
Lived 1921 – 1959 (aged 37–38). Harvey Young was an American baseball player.
Harvey Young (October 20, 1920 – August 1, 1959), nicknamed "Pep", was an American Negro league shortstop who played in the 1940s.
A native of Nashville, Young made his Negro leagues debut in 1941 with the New York Black Yankees. He went on to play for the Baltimore Elite Giants and Atlanta Black Crackers in 1943, and finished his career in 1944 with the Kansas City Monarchs.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harvey Young?
American baseball player
When was Harvey Young born?
Harvey Young was born in 1921 in Nashville, Tennessee.
When did Harvey Young die?
Harvey Young died on 1 August 1959.
What was Harvey Young's occupation?
Harvey Young was a baseball player.
What nationality was Harvey Young?
Harvey Young was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harvey Young (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harvey Young. https://biography.guide/harvey-young-baseball-player/
MLA: "Harvey Young." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harvey-young-baseball-player/.
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