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Bill Owens

Shortstop

Born: November 14, 1901
Haughville, Indiana

Died: May 5, 1999 (aged 97)
Indianapolis, Indiana

Batted: Right

Threw: Right

debut

1921, for the Washington Potomacs

Last appearance

1933, for the Detroit Stars

Teams

Washington Potomacs (1923–1924)
Indianapolis ABCs (1925)
Chicago American Giants (1925)
Dayton Marcos (1926)
Kansas City Monarchs (1926)
Birmingham Black Barons (1927–1928, 1930)
Brooklyn Royal Giants (1927)
Cleveland Tigers (1928)
Memphis Red Sox (1929)
Detroit Stars (1931)
Indianapolis ABCs/Detroit Stars (1932-1933)

William John Owens (November 14, 1901 – May 5, 1999) was an American baseball shortstop in the Negro leagues. He played from 1923 to 1933 with several teams.

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