Davey Williams

David Carlous Williams

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 160 lb.
• High School Sunset High School (Dallas)
• Debut September 16, 1949
• Final Game July 31, 1955
• Born November 2, 1927 in Dallas, TX USA
• Died August 17, 2009 in Farmers Branch, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Second baseman Davey Williams played his entire career with the New York Giants and was a Giants coach after his career ended. He was in two World Series, in 1951 and 1954, and one All-Star Game, in 1953.

He played five years in the minors before he came to the majors for good, and always hit at least .280 in the minors.

He was a player-manager for the Dallas Rangers of the Texas League in 1958.

Notable Achievements

• NL All-Star (1953)
• Won a World Series with the New York Giants in 1954

Related Sites

• Davey Williams at the SABR Bio Project
• Davey Williams Interview and Obituary