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Cy Williams

1887 – 1974

American baseball player

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About Cy Williams

Lived 1887 – 1974 (aged 86). Cy Williams was an American baseball player and athletics competitor.

Frederick "Cy" Williams (December 21, 1887 – April 23, 1974) was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder for the Chicago Cubs (1912–17) and Philadelphia Phillies (1918–30).

Baseball career Born in Wadena, Indiana, Williams attended Notre Dame where he studied architecture and played football with Knute Rockne.

The infield shift, in which defensive players moved to the right side of the playing field was first employed against Williams during the 1920s. However, it later became known as the "Williams Shift" because of another hitter, Ted Williams.

Williams played in his final major league game on September 22, 1930, at the age of 42.

Later life After retirement, Williams worked as an architect at the 3 Lakes Theatre in Three Lakes, Wisconsin beginning in 1949. Before that, he designed the 3 Lakes Theatre's exterior and interior and later opened that June of the same year.

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Important facts

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Education
University of Notre Dame
Also known as
Fred Williams

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Cy Williams?

American baseball player

When was Cy Williams born?

Cy Williams was born on 21 December 1887 in Wadena.

When did Cy Williams die?

Cy Williams died on 23 April 1974 in Three Lakes.

What was Cy Williams's occupation?

Cy Williams was a baseball player and athletics competitor.

What nationality was Cy Williams?

Cy Williams was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Cy Williams

· Wikidata: Q5197346

· DBpedia: Cy Williams

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