About Frank Williams
Lived 1918 – 1987 (aged 68–69). Frank Williams was an American baseball player.
Frank Williams (August 21, 1918 – June, 1987), nicknamed "Shorty", was an American Negro league outfielder in the 1940s.
A native of Newport, Kentucky, Williams made his Negro leagues debut in 1942 with the Homestead Grays. He went on to play for the Grays again in 1943 and 1946, and served in the US Army during World War II. Williams died in Westminster, California in 1987 at age 68.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Williams?
American baseball player, born 1918
When was Frank Williams born?
Frank Williams was born on 21 August 1918 in Newport.
When did Frank Williams die?
Frank Williams died in 1987 in Westminster.
What was Frank Williams's occupation?
Frank Williams was a baseball player.
What nationality was Frank Williams?
Frank Williams was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frank Williams (outfielder)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Williams. https://biography.guide/frank-williams-baseball-player-1918/
MLA: "Frank Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frank-williams-baseball-player-1918/.
Chicago: "Frank Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/frank-williams-baseball-player-1918/.
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