About Willie Gay
Lived 1909 – 1970 (aged 61). Willie Gay was an American baseball player.
Willie Gay (January 25, 1909 – September 4, 1970) was an American Negro league outfielder in the 1920s.
A native of Fort Gaines, Georgia, Gay was the brother of fellow Negro leaguer Herbert Gay. He played for the Chicago American Giants alongside his brother in 1929. Gay died in 1970 at age 61.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willie Gay?
American baseball player
When was Willie Gay born?
Willie Gay was born on 25 January 1909 in Fort Gaines, Georgia.
When did Willie Gay die?
Willie Gay died on 4 September 1970.
What was Willie Gay's occupation?
Willie Gay was a baseball player.
What nationality was Willie Gay?
Willie Gay was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Willie Gay (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willie Gay. https://biography.guide/willie-gay/
MLA: "Willie Gay." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willie-gay/.
Chicago: "Willie Gay." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willie-gay/.
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