James Henry "Nip" Winters

James Henry Winters, born in 1899 in Washington DC, was a pitcher in the Negro leagues from 1919 to 1933. Also known as "Jesse" and "Nip," he was one of the top left-handed pitchers of his day and was known for his wild style and pitching speed. He began his baseball career with the Norfolk Stars and later played for notable teams including the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants, Homestead Grays, Baltimore Black Sox, and Washington Pilots. After retiring from baseball, he married Sarah Smith of Hockessin and moved into the Smith family home not far from this site. He worked as a laborer at Hockessin Supply Company until his death in 1971.

Hockessin, Delaware · United States