About Art Williams
Lived 1877 – 1941 (aged 63). Art Williams was an American baseball player.
Arthur Franklin Williams (August 26, 1877 – May 16, 1941) was an American first baseman/right fielder who played briefly for the Chicago Orphans during the season. Williams batted left-handed and threw right-handed. A native of Somerville, Massachusetts, he attended Tufts University.
In one season career, Williams was a .231 hitter (37-for-160) with 17 runs and 14 RBI in 47 games, including three doubles and nine stolen bases without home runs.
Williams died in Arlington, Virginia, at the age of 63.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Art Williams?
American baseball player
When was Art Williams born?
Art Williams was born on 26 August 1877 in Somerville.
When did Art Williams die?
Art Williams died on 16 May 1941 in Arlington County.
What was Art Williams's occupation?
Art Williams was a baseball player.
What nationality was Art Williams?
Art Williams was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Art Williams (outfielder)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Art Williams. https://biography.guide/art-williams-baseball-player/
MLA: "Art Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/art-williams-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Art Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/art-williams-baseball-player/.
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