About Hugh Yancy
Born 1949. Hugh Yancy is an American baseball player.
Hugh Yancy (born October 16, 1949) is an American former professional baseball player. He appeared in 7 games spread across 3 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox between 1972 and 1976. He bats and throws right-handed.
The Chicago White Sox drafted Yancy in the 1968 Major League Baseball draft. In 1972, he appeared in three games as a second baseman, getting one hit in nine at bats. In 1974, he appeared in one game as a pinch hitter, executing a sacrifice bunt in his lone plate appearance. Then, in 1976, he appeared in three more games as a third baseman, getting one hit in ten at-bats.
After the 1976 season, Yancy was traded to the Cincinnati Reds, but never again played in the major leagues. He played one season in the Reds organization, then played in the Cleveland Indians organization in 1978-79 before retiring.
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Who is Hugh Yancy?
American baseball player
When was Hugh Yancy born?
Hugh Yancy was born on 16 October 1949 in Sarasota.
What is Hugh Yancy's occupation?
Hugh Yancy is a baseball player.
What nationality is Hugh Yancy?
Hugh Yancy is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hugh Yancy. https://biography.guide/hugh-yancy/
MLA: "Hugh Yancy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hugh-yancy/.
Chicago: "Hugh Yancy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hugh-yancy/.
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