Albert Williams

Albert Hamilton Williams DeSouza

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 4", Weight 190 lb.

• Debut May 7, 1980
• Final Game September 26, 1984
• Born May 6, 1954 in Pearl Lagoon, Atlantico Sur, Nicaragua

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Biographical Information

Albert Williams, known as Al Williams in his playing days, fought as a Sandinista guerrilla in the Nicaraguan Civil War, missing the 1976-1978 seasons. In 1979, he pitched for two teams in the Inter-American League, leading the short-lived circuit in strikeouts with 52. By May of 1980, he was in the major leagues, pitching for the Minnesota Twins.

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