About Robert Williams
Lived 1917 – 2000 (aged 83). Robert Williams was an American baseball player.
Robert A. "Cotton" Williams (January 18, 1917 – December 28, 2000) was an American professional baseball pitcher and infielder in the Negro leagues. He played from 1943 to 1951, playing mostly with the Newark Eagles.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Williams?
American baseball player, born 1917 (1917–2000)
When was Robert Williams born?
Robert Williams was born on 18 January 1917 in Maryland.
When did Robert Williams die?
Robert Williams died on 28 December 2000 in Philadelphia.
What was Robert Williams's occupation?
Robert Williams was a baseball player.
What nationality was Robert Williams?
Robert Williams was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Williams. https://biography.guide/robert-williams-baseball-player/
MLA: "Robert Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-williams-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Robert Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-williams-baseball-player/.
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