Harry Williams (first baseman)

Harry Peter Williams (June 23, 1890 – December 21, 1963) was an American professional baseball player. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, he played a total of 85 games over two years for the New York Yankees as a first baseman.[1] He made his major league debut on August 7, 1913 and played his last game June 30, 1914.[1] The six foot, one inch tall Williams had a career batting average of .192 with 29 runs batted in over 260 at bats.[1] The right-handed hitter and fielder hit two home runs, three triples, and eight doubles while stealing nine bases.[1] Harry Williams died on December 21, 1963, at the age of 73 in Huntington Park, California, and was buried at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in his hometown of Omaha.[1] His brother, Gus Williams, also played in the Major Leagues.

Harry Williams
Harry Williams in uniform
First baseman
Born: (1890-06-23)June 23, 1890
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Died: December 21, 1963(1963-12-21) (aged 73)
Huntington Park, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 7, 1913, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
June 30, 1914, for the New York Yankees
MLB statistics
Batting average.192
Home runs2
Runs batted in29
Teams

References

  1. Harry Williams Stats. Baseball Almanac. Retrieved on April 21, 2008.
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