About William Barnes
Lived 1919 – 1996 (aged 76). William Barnes was an American baseball player.
William Barnes (December 29, 1919 – November 21, 1996) was an American professional baseball pitcher in the Negro leagues. He played from 1941 to 1947 with the Baltimore Elite Giants, Memphis Red Sox, and the Indianapolis Clowns. He did not play in 1944 and 1945 due to military service in World War II.
Personal life Barnes served in the United States Army during World War II, and worked as a military policeman in California.
He worked for car manufactures Chrysler and Ford Motors before retiring in 1986.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Barnes?
Negro League Baseball player
When was William Barnes born?
William Barnes was born on 29 December 1919 in Birmingham.
When did William Barnes die?
William Barnes died on 21 November 1996 in Bessemer.
What was William Barnes's occupation?
William Barnes was a baseball player.
What nationality was William Barnes?
William Barnes was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Barnes (pitcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Barnes. https://biography.guide/william-barnes-baseball-player/
MLA: "William Barnes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-barnes-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "William Barnes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-barnes-baseball-player/.
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