About John Williams
Lived 1922 – 1973 (aged 50). John Williams was an American baseball player.
John Williams (May 29, 1922 – January 19, 1973) was an American Negro league first baseman in the 1940s.
A native of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Williams played for the Chicago American Giants in 1948. In 10 recorded games, he posted four hits in 34 plate appearances. Williams died in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1973 at age 50.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Williams?
American baseball player
When was John Williams born?
John Williams was born on 29 May 1922 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
When did John Williams die?
John Williams died on 19 January 1973 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
What was John Williams's occupation?
John Williams was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Williams?
John Williams was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Williams (first baseman)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Williams. https://biography.guide/john-williams-baseball-player/
MLA: "John Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-williams-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "John Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-williams-baseball-player/.
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