About Charles Williams
Lived 1894 – 1952 (aged 57). Charles Williams was an American baseball player.
Charles Henry Williams (September 24, 1894 – April 26, 1952), nicknamed "Lefty", was an American Negro league pitcher in the 1920s and 1930s.
A native of Tanners, Virginia, Williams made his Negro leagues debut in 1921 for the Homestead Grays. Except for a short stint with the Detroit Wolves in 1932, he played his entire career with the Grays, with his final appearance coming in the 1935 season. Williams died in Homestead, Pennsylvania in 1952 at age 57.
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Who was Charles Williams?
American baseball player (1894-1952)
When was Charles Williams born?
Charles Williams was born on 24 September 1894 in Tanners.
When did Charles Williams die?
Charles Williams died on 26 April 1952 in Homestead.
What was Charles Williams's occupation?
Charles Williams was a baseball player.
What nationality was Charles Williams?
Charles Williams was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charles Williams (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Williams. https://biography.guide/charles-williams-baseball-player/
MLA: "Charles Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charles-williams-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Charles Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charles-williams-baseball-player/.
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