Cumberland Posey

Cumberland Posey
Cumberland Posey
	Posey in 1913
	Outfielder / Manager / Owner
	Born: June 20, 1890; Homestead, Pennsylvania, U.S.
	Died: March 28, 1946 (aged 55); Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
	Batted: Right Threw: Right
Teams
	Homestead Grays (1911–1946);
Career highlights and awards
	Washington Nationals Ring of Honor;
Member of the National
Baseball Hall of Fame
Induction	2006
Election method	Committee on African-American Baseball
Born
	Basketball career
Personal information
Born	October 25, 1890; Homestead, Pennsylvania
Died	March 28, 1946 (aged 55); Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nationality	American
Listed height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Career information
High school	Homestead (Homestead, Pennsylvania)
College	Penn State (1909–1911); Duquesne (1916–1918);
Career highlights and awards
	5× Colored Basketball World Champion (1912, 1920–1923); Pittsburgh City Champion (1908);
	Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Cumberland Willis "Cum" Posey Jr. (June 20, 1890 – March 28, 1946) was an American baseball player, manager, and team owner in the Negro leagues, as well as a professional basketball player and team owner.

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