William James Yancey (April 2, 1902 – April 13, 1971) was an American baseball shortstop in the Negro leagues.

He also played for the New York Renaissance, an all-black professional basketball team.

[1] Yancey also served as a Major League scout for the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies.

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