About Ross Davis
Lived 1918 – 2013 (aged 94). Ross Davis was an American baseball player.
Ross "Satchel" Davis (July 28, 1918 – January 1, 2013) was an American professional baseball pitcher in the Negro leagues. He played with the Baltimore Elite Giants in 1940, and with the Cleveland Buckeyes in 1943 and 1947. In 1940, he and Willie Hubert tossed a combined no-hitter for Baltimore against the Newark Eagles. Davis served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ross Davis?
Negro League Baseball player
When was Ross Davis born?
Ross Davis was born on 28 July 1918 in Greenville.
When did Ross Davis die?
Ross Davis died on 1 January 2013 in Houston.
What was Ross Davis's occupation?
Ross Davis was a baseball player.
What nationality was Ross Davis?
Ross Davis was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ross Davis (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ross Davis. https://biography.guide/ross-davis-baseball-player/
MLA: "Ross Davis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ross-davis-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Ross Davis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ross-davis-baseball-player/.
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