Bill was a pitcher for the Baltimore Elite Giants, Baltimore Black Sox, Indianapolis Clowns, Nashville Cubs, Chattanooga Choo Choos and Birmingham Black Barons from 1939 to 1948
Barnes, William (Bill, Jimmy)
Career: 1941-41 Position: p
Teams:
Baltimore Elite Giants ('41-42, '46),
Memphis Red Sox ('43),
military service ('44-'45),
Indianapolis Clowns ('47)
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Height: 6'1" Weight: 195
Born: Birmingham, Ala.
He had a combined 4-4 league record for the last three years before World War II. After a stint in the armed forces, the big right-handed hurler returned to the Baltimore Elite Giants for the 1946 season before