Wells was born in Austin, Texas in 1905. He began his professional baseball career in 1924 with the Austin Black Senators of the Negro Southern League. He quickly established himself as one of the best players in the league, and in 1928 he was signed by the St. Louis Stars of the Negro National League.
Wells was a key member of the Stars team, and he was a key contributor to their championship win in 1930. He also won the MVP award that same year. He continued to be a dominant force in the Negro National League, and in 1937 he was traded to the Newark Eagles.
Wells was a key member of the Eagles team, and he was a key contributor to their championship win in 1946. He also won the MVP award that same year.
Wells was known for his outstanding defense and his powerful bat. He was a five-time All-Star and a two-time MVP. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997, and he is still remembered as one of the greatest shortstops of all time.
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