About Jesse S. Williams
Lived 1923 – 1996 (aged 72). Jesse S. Williams was an American baseball player.
Jesse Sheron Williams (February 5, 1923 – January 31, 1996) was an American Negro league outfielder and catcher in the 1940s.
A native of Meridian, Mississippi, Williams made his Negro leagues debut in 1944 with the Cleveland Buckeyes. He played with Cleveland in 1945 and 1947 and also played with the Chicago American Giants in 1947/ Williams died in Chicago, Illinois in 1996 at age 72.
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Who was Jesse S. Williams?
American baseball player
When was Jesse S. Williams born?
Jesse S. Williams was born on 5 February 1923 in Meridian.
When did Jesse S. Williams die?
Jesse S. Williams died on 31 January 1996.
What was Jesse S. Williams's occupation?
Jesse S. Williams was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jesse S. Williams?
Jesse S. Williams was American.
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· Wikipedia: Jesse S. Williams
· DBpedia: Jesse Williams (outfielder)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jesse S. Williams. https://biography.guide/jesse-s-williams/
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