Eli Williams (baseball)
Elijah Williams (born November 8, 1916), nicknamed "Eddie", is an American former Negro league outfielder who played in the 1940s.
| Eli Williams | |
|---|---|
| Outfielder | |
| Born: November 8, 1916 Union Springs, Alabama | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1943, for the Harrisburg–St. Louis Stars | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1945, for the Kansas City Monarchs | |
| Teams | |
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A native of Union Springs, Alabama, Williams made his Negro leagues debut in 1943 with the Harrisburg–St. Louis Stars. He went on to play for the Kansas City Monarchs in 1945.[1][2][3]
References
- "Eli Williams". seamheads.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- "Eddie Williams". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- "Eli Williams". nlbemuseum.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
External links
- Negro league baseball statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Negro leagues) and Seamheads
- Eli Williams at Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
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