Robert Edward "Judy" Gans (July 16, 1886 - February 13, 1949) was a Negro leagues outfielder, pitcher and manager for several years before the founding of the first Negro National League, and in its first few seasons.

He took part of what is considered the first "postseason" series between Negro league baseball teams.

He allowed just one run on nine hits as the Lincoln Giants won 4-1 to win their eighth game of the series.

A postseason series would not be played again between Negro league teams for eight years.

Gans served in the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I; he was mustered out of service as a Sergeant of Company M, 803 U. S. Pioneer Infantry on May 19, 1919 with an Honorable Discharge.