Bobby L. Williams
American baseball shortstop and manager in the Negro Leagues
About Bobby L. Williams
Lived 1895 – 1978 (aged 83). Bobby L. Williams was an American baseball player.
Bobby Lawns Williams (September 30, 1895 to December 30, 1978) was an American professional baseball shortstop in the Negro leagues. He attended New Orleans University, and played the first seven or eight years for the Chicago American Giants.
At age 57, Williams received votes listing him on the 1952 Pittsburgh Courier player-voted poll of the Negro leagues' best players ever.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bobby L. Williams?
American baseball shortstop and manager in the Negro Leagues
When was Bobby L. Williams born?
Bobby L. Williams was born on 30 September 1895 in New Orleans.
When did Bobby L. Williams die?
Bobby L. Williams died on 30 December 1978 in Pittsburgh.
What was Bobby L. Williams's occupation?
Bobby L. Williams was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bobby L. Williams?
Bobby L. Williams was American.
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· DBpedia: Bobby Williams (baseball)
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