About William Ross
Lived 1893 – 1964 (aged 71). William Ross was an American baseball player.
William West Ross (October 5, 1893 – December 22, 1964), nicknamed "Nacogdoches", was an American Negro league pitcher from 1922 to 1930.
A native of Corrigan, Texas, Ross made his Negro leagues debut in 1922 with the Indianapolis ABCs. He went on to play for the Washington Potomacs, St. Louis Stars, Detroit Stars, and Cleveland Tigers before finishing his career with the Homestead Grays in 1929 and 1930. Ross died in Diboll, Texas in 1964 at age 71.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Ross?
American baseball player
When was William Ross born?
William Ross was born on 5 October 1893 in Corrigan.
When did William Ross die?
William Ross died on 22 December 1964 in Diboll, Texas.
What was William Ross's occupation?
William Ross was a baseball player.
What nationality was William Ross?
William Ross was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Ross (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Ross. https://biography.guide/william-ross-baseball-player/
MLA: "William Ross." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-ross-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "William Ross." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-ross-baseball-player/.
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