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William Dumpson

William Dumpson

American baseball and basketball player

William Garfield Dumpson (February 12, 1930 – July 15, 2014) was a former player for the Negro leagues.

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Dumpson was raised and attended school in Port Washington, NY.[1] He was a member of the Indianapolis Clowns in 1950, Homestead Grays, Philadelphia Stars and the New York Black Yankees. Dumpson was also a member of the Harlem Globetrotters. He died in 2014 at the age of 84.[1][2][3]

References

  1. [1]
    "William Dumpson, 84, played in Negro League and for Globetrotters".
  2. [2]
    "Negro Leagues Baseball eMuseum: Personal Profiles: William Dumpson". Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
  3. [3]
    Spivey, Donald (2012-05-14). If You Were Only White: The Life of Leroy "Satchel" Paige. University of Missouri Press. ISBN 9780826219787.


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