About Eli Williams
Lived 1916 – 2003 (aged 86). Eli Williams was an American baseball player.
Elijah Williams (November 8, 1916 – October 26, 2003), nicknamed "Eddie", was an American Negro league outfielder who played in the 1940s.
A native of Union Springs, Alabama, Williams made his Negro leagues debut in 1943 with the Harrisburg–St. Louis Stars. He went on to play for the Kansas City Monarchs in 1945. Williams died in Miami, Florida in 2003 at age 86.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eli Williams?
American baseball player
When was Eli Williams born?
Eli Williams was born on 8 November 1916 in Union Springs, Alabama.
When did Eli Williams die?
Eli Williams died on 26 October 2003 in Miami, Florida.
What was Eli Williams's occupation?
Eli Williams was a baseball player.
What nationality was Eli Williams?
Eli Williams was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eli Williams (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eli Williams. https://biography.guide/eli-williams/
MLA: "Eli Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eli-williams/.
Chicago: "Eli Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eli-williams/.
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