About Willie Nixon
Lived 1916 – 1979 (aged 63). Willie Nixon was an American baseball player.
Willie D. Nixon (October 29, 1916 – December 14, 1979) was an American professional baseball right fielder in the Negro leagues.
Career Nixon played with the Newark Eagles, Birmingham Black Barons, and Jacksonville Red Caps in 1940 and 1941.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willie Nixon?
American baseball player
When was Willie Nixon born?
Willie Nixon was born on 29 October 1916 in York, Alabama.
When did Willie Nixon die?
Willie Nixon died on 14 December 1979.
What was Willie Nixon's occupation?
Willie Nixon was a baseball player.
What nationality was Willie Nixon?
Willie Nixon was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willie Nixon. https://biography.guide/willie-nixon/
MLA: "Willie Nixon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willie-nixon/.
Chicago: "Willie Nixon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willie-nixon/.
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