Cy Williams
Played For
Chicago Cubs (1912-1917)
Philadelphia Phillies (1920-1930)
Most Game-Ending Grand Slams
Alex Rodriguez... 3
Vern Stephens... 3
Cy Williams... 3
Bob Aspromonte... 2
Albert Belle... 2
Bobby Bonds... 2
Steve Finley... 2
Ruppert Jones... 2
Ralph Kiner... 2
Davey Lopes... 2
Mark McGwire... 2
Jim Presley... 2
Nomar Garciaparra... 2
David Eckstein... 2
Born
Fred Williams was born on December 21, 1887, in Wadena, IN.
Died
April 23, 1974, Eagle River, WI
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Primary Position: OF
Primary Team: PHI
Major League Debut
July 18, 1912
Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 1912
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Ray Schalk
Casey Stengel
Buck Weaver
Ray Chapman
Herb Pennock
| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1938 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.4% |
1945 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.4% |
1949 |
BBWAA |
2 |
1.3% |
1950 |
BBWAA |
9 |
5.4% |
1951 |
BBWAA |
7 |
3.1% |
1952 |
BBWAA |
4 |
1.7% |
1953 |
BBWAA |
4 |
1.5% |
1954 |
BBWAA |
4 |
1.6% |
1955 |
BBWAA |
3 |
1.2% |
1956 |
BBWAA |
11 |
5.7% |
1958 |
BBWAA |
6 |
2.3% |
1960 |
BBWAA |
11 |
4.1% |
|
Batting Feats
Hitting Streaks
23 games (1923)
Home Run Facts
On July 18, 1925, Cy Williams belted a grand slam for the Phillies in the bottom of the 10th inning. Unfortunately, the Cubs had scored five runs in the top of the inning and held on to win the game, 7-6. It is one of the few times in major league history that a team has hit a grand slam in extra-innings and lost.
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