Jay Nelson Hankins (November 7, 1935 – January 20, 2020) was an American professional baseball player who played two seasons for the Kansas City Athletics of Major League Baseball.

He was a member of the Tigers team that won the 1954 College World Series.

Hankins was signed as a free agent by the Kansas City Athletics in 1957.

After his playing days were over, Hankins worked both as a minor league manager for the Kansas City Royals organization and as the Scouting Director for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1989 to 1992.

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