Willie Wells, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Willie Wells

American baseball player

Date of Birth: 10-Aug-1906

Place of Birth: Austin, Texas, United States

Date of Death: 22-Jan-1989

Profession: baseball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Willie James Wells (August 10, 1906 – January 22, 1989), nicknamed "The Devil," was an American baseball player.
He was a shortstop who played from 1924-1948 for various teams in the Negro leagues and in Latin America. Wells was a fast baserunner who hit for both power and average.
He was at his finest with his glove, committing almost no errors and having the speed to run down anything which came in his direction.
He is widely considered the best black shortstop of his day.
He also taught Jackie Robinson how to turn a double play.Wells was also notable as being the first player to use a batting helmet, after being hit and receiving a concussion while playing with the Newark Eagles (his first helmet was a construction helmet). He is a member of baseball halls of fame in the United States, Cuba and Mexico.