About Willie Wells Jr.
Lived 1922 – 1994 (aged 71). Willie Wells Jr. was an American baseball player.
Willie Brooks Wells Jr. (October 23, 1922 – January 4, 1994) was an American Negro league shortstop in the 1940s.
A native of Austin, Texas, Wells was the son of Baseball Hall of Famer and fellow Negro leaguer Willie Wells. He broke into the Negro leagues in 1944, and played alongside his father on the 1948 Memphis Red Sox. Wells died in Austin in 1994 at age 71.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willie Wells Jr.?
American baseball player
When was Willie Wells Jr. born?
Willie Wells Jr. was born on 23 October 1922 in Austin.
When did Willie Wells Jr. die?
Willie Wells Jr. died on 4 January 1994 in Austin, Texas.
What was Willie Wells Jr.'s occupation?
Willie Wells Jr. was a baseball player.
What nationality was Willie Wells Jr.?
Willie Wells Jr. was American.
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