Wikipedia - "Willie James Wells (August 10, 1906 - January 22, 1989) was an American shortstop who played from 1924-48 for various teams in the Negro Leagues. ... Nicknamed El Diablo by Mexican fans for his extraordinary intensity, Wells was a superb all-around player. He was a fast baserunner who hit for both power and average. But Wells was at his finest with his glove, committing almost no errors and having the speed to run down anything that came in his direction. He is widely considered the best black shortstop of his day."
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SABR: 1930 Negro National League
El Diablo: Willie Wells and the lost history of black baseball in Austin
Baseball Reference
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
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