Jake Stephens

Jake Stephens
Jake Stephens
	Shortstop
	Born: February 10, 1900; Springettsbury Township, Pennsylvania
	Died: February 5, 1981 (aged 80); York, Pennsylvania
	Batted: Right Threw: Right
Negro leagues debut
	1921, for the Hilldale Daisies
Last appearance
	1937, for the New York Black Yankees
	Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
	Hilldale Daisies (1921–1929) ; Homestead Grays (1929–1932); Philadelphia Stars (1933–1935); New York Black Yankees (1936–1937);
Career highlights and awards
	All-Star (1935); 2× Eastern Colored League champion (1923, 1924);

Paul Eugene "Country Jake" Stephens (February 10, 1900 – February 5, 1981) was an American baseball player known for his slight stature, speed, and defense at the shortstop position. He played in the Negro leagues for 4 teams (1921–1937).

^ "With Taber on Mound Chester Beats Hilldale" Chester Times, Chester, PA, Tuesday, July 29, 1924, Page 6, Column 1

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Jake Stephens

Shortstop
Born: (1900-02-10)February 10, 1900 Springettsbury Township, Pennsylvania
Died: February 5, 1981(1981-02-05) (aged 80) York, Pennsylvania
Batted: Right Threw: Right
Negro leagues debut
1921, for the Hilldale Daisies
Last appearance
1937, for the New York Black Yankees
Stats at Baseball Reference

Teams
Hilldale Daisies (1921–1929) ^[1] Homestead Grays (1929–1932) Philadelphia Stars (1933–1935) New York Black Yankees (1936–1937)
Career highlights and awards
All-Star (1935) 2× Eastern Colored League champion (1923, 1924)