About Sam Hill
Lived 1926 – 1977 (aged 50). Sam Hill was an American baseball player.
Samuel Hill (May 2, 1926 – April 4, 1977) was an American Negro league outfielder in the 1940s.
A native of New Castle, Alabama, Hill made his Negro leagues debut in 1946 with the Chicago American Giants. He played three seasons with Chicago, and was selected to the 1948 East–West All-Star Game. Hill went on to play minor league ball in the Mandak League from 1950 to 1952, and later played for the Williamsport Grays, Charlotte Hornets, and Duluth-Superior White Sox. He died in 1977 at age 48.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sam Hill?
American baseball player (1926-1977)
When was Sam Hill born?
Sam Hill was born on 2 May 1926 in New Castle, Alabama.
When did Sam Hill die?
Sam Hill died on 4 April 1977.
What was Sam Hill's occupation?
Sam Hill was a baseball player.
What nationality was Sam Hill?
Sam Hill was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sam Hill (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Hill. https://biography.guide/sam-hill-baseball-player/
MLA: "Sam Hill." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sam-hill-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Sam Hill." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sam-hill-baseball-player/.
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