Billy Leo Williams (born June 15, 1938) is an American former left fielder and coach in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played from 1959 to 1976, almost entirely for the Chicago Cubs. A six-time All-Star, Williams was named the 1961 National League (NL) Rookie of the Year after hitting 25 home runs with 86 runs batted in (RBI).

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Billy Leo Williams was a Major League Baseball player with the Chicago Cubs (1959 - 1974) and Oakland Athletics (1976 - 1976).

Williams earned six All-Star Game selections, the NL Rookie of the Year Award in 1961 and he Sporting News Player of the Year Award in 1972, when he led the league with a .333 batting average while also hitting 37 home runs and driving in 122 runs.

Billy Williams Bio. Fullname: Billy Leo Williams; Born: 6/15/1938 in Whistler, AL; Debut: 8/06/1959; Hall of Fame: 1987

Jan 16, 2007 · Major League Baseball Hall of Fame inductee and former Chicago Cubs outfielder, Billy Williams was born Billy Leo Williams to Jesse Moseley Williams and Frank Levert Williams on June 15, 1938, in Whistler, Alabama.

Billy Williams earned the reputation as one of baseball’s best hitters of the 1960s and 70s, with a left-handed swing that produced both power and .300 batting averages. Williams finished his career with 2,711 hits and 426 home runs. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)

Jun 24, 2024 · On June 16th, the day after his 23rd birthday, he hit a game-winning grand slam against the San Francisco Giants and went on to start every game for the remainder of the season. He ended the year with a .278 average, 25 home runs, and 86 RBI and was named the 1961 NL Rookie of the Year.

Feb 25, 2018 · On Monday, we look back on the career of Hall of Famer Billy Williams. Billy Williams is one of the greatest players in Cubs history, hitting 392 home runs for Chicago over 16 seasons from 1959-1974, before he spent the final two seasons of …

Jul 17, 2024 · Williams spent most of his 18-year career (1959-1976) playing first base and left field for the Chicago Cubs and later for the Oakland Athletics. Known for his graceful swing of the bat, his nickname was "Sweet Swingin' Billy."