Career
His nickname came from a hat he wore as a child which looked like a sombrero. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America, he began his Negro League career in 1937 as a shortstop with the Kansas City Monarchs and stayed with the Monarchs until his retirement in 1940. He also was on the road team the Monarchs called the Satchel Paige All Stars from 1939 to 1940.
He was known as one of the best defensive players of his time.
His biography is detailed by January Sumner in "Legacy of a Monarch". He was drafted into the United States. Army in 1941 to fight in World World War II and served in Europe until 1945.
