About Charlie Williams
Lived 1903 – 1931 (aged 27–28). Charlie Williams was an American baseball player and shortstop.
Charles Arthur Williams, Jr. (March 9, 1897 – July 6, 1931) was an American professional baseball shortstop in the Negro leagues. He played from 1921 to 1931, playing mostly with the Chicago American Giants. Williams died of ptomaine poisoning.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charlie Williams?
baseball shortstop (1903-1931)
When was Charlie Williams born?
Charlie Williams was born in 1903.
When did Charlie Williams die?
Charlie Williams died on 6 July 1931.
What was Charlie Williams's occupation?
Charlie Williams was a baseball player and shortstop.
What nationality was Charlie Williams?
Charlie Williams was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charlie Williams (shortstop)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charlie Williams. https://biography.guide/charlie-williams-baseball-player/
MLA: "Charlie Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charlie-williams-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Charlie Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charlie-williams-baseball-player/.
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