Denny Williams
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Evon Daniel "Denny" Williams (December 13, 1896 – March 23, 1929) was a
Williams spent the majority of his career in the minor leagues with the Moose Jaw Robin Hoods (1920), Joplin Miners (1921), Mobile Bears (1922–24, 1926–27) and Baltimore Orioles (1928). During spring training in 1929, Williams was a member of the minor league Portland Beavers when he was killed in an automobile accident. He stood at 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) and weighed 150 pounds (68 kg). Williams batted left-handed, while throwing right.
Early and personal life
Evon Daniel "Denny" Williams was born on December 13, 1896, in
Professional career
Early minor league career and Cincinnati Reds (1920–23)
Before the start of the 1920 season, Williams was signed by the
In June 1921, Williams was
Boston Red Sox and later career (1924–28)
At the start of the 1924 season, Williams re-signed with the minor league Mobile Bears of the Class-A Southern Association.
On January 21, 1926, Williams was sold to the minor league Mobile Bears.
Death
On March 23, 1929, Williams was returning to Portland, Oregon from spring training in
References
- General references
- "Denny Williams Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- "Denny Williams Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- Inline citations
- ^ U.S. Federal Government. 1900. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- ^ "Denny Williams, Red Sox Outfielder, Is to Wed". The Boston Globe (subscription required). 7 October 1925. p. 21. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- ^ a b "Sport Snap Shots". Olean Evening Herald. Olean, New York. 8 November 1920. p. 3.
- ^ "Dan Williams Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- ^ "1920 Western Canada League Batting Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- Wichita Daily Times. Wichita Falls, Texas. 5 March 1921. p. 6.
- Lima News. Lima, Ohio. 19 March 1921. p. 3.
- ^ "Cincinnati Team Looks Good Despite Holdouts And Has Better Spirits". Sandusky Star Journal. Sandusky, Ohio. 26 March 1921. p. 6.
- Galveston Daily News. Galveston, Texas. 31 March 1921. p. 4.
- Iowa City Press Citizen. 26 March 1921. p. 9.
- ^ a b c d "Denny Williams 1921 Batting Gamelogs". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- ^ The Nebraska State Journal. Lincoln, Nebraska. 30 July 1921. p. 9.
- ^ "D. Williams Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- San Antonio Evening News. 25 September 1922. p. 6.
- ^ "Dennis Williams' Homer Sends Bears to Victory Over Fort Worth Outfit". The Atlanta Constitution (subscription required). Atlanta, Georgia. 25 September 1922. p. 9. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- The Evening Independent. St. Petersburg, Florida. 28 September 1922. p. 11.
- ^ "1922 Southern Association Batting Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- ^ "1923 Mobile Bears". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- ^ "1923 Southern Association Batting Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- ^ a b "Moose Jaw Ball Star Now With Boston". The Morning Leader. Regina, Saskatchewan. 28 April 1924. p. 10.
- ^ a b c d "Denny Williams 1924 Batting Gamelogs". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- Davenport Democrat and Leader. Davenport, Iowa. 20 April 1924. p. 17.
- ^ "[Untitled]". The Davenport Democrat and Leader. Davenport, Iowa. 27 August 1924. p. 7.
- ^ "Sep 8, 1924, Yankees at Red Sox Box Score and Play by Play". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- ^ "Williams, Fuhr, Boone Let Out". The Boston Globe (subscription required). Boston, Massachusetts. 22 January 1926. p. 21. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- ^ "1926 Southern Association Batting Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- ^ "1927 Mobile Bears". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- ^ "1927 Southern Association Batting Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- Reno Evening Gazette. Reno, Nevada. 9 March 1928. p. 12.
- ^ "Denny Williams 1928 Batting Gamelogs". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
- Montana Standard. Butte, Montana. 11 December 1928. p. 12.
- Appleton Post Crescent. Appleton, Wisconsin. 20 December 1928. p. 14.
- ^ a b c "Coast League Star Is Dead". Montana Standard. Butte, Montana. 25 March 1929. p. 10.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)