John William "Schoolboy" Ricks (September 1, 1919 – July 15, 1987) was an American baseball shortstop and pitcher in the Negro leagues.

Ricks was named the MVP of the National Baseball Congress Tournament in 1949 after posting 3 wins and striking out 30 in 26 1/3 innings.

He also played for the Granby Red Sox of the Provincial League in 1951.

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