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Cumberland Posey

1890–1946

United States

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Cumberland Willis "Cum" Posey Jr. (June 20, 1890 – March 28, 1946) was an American professional baseball player, manager, and team owner in the Negro leagues, as well as a professional basketball player and team owner. He played basketball playing from the early 1900s through the mid-1920s and was renowned as the best African American player of his era.

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