Alva Williams
Name Note: Name presented as Rip Williams in some sources
Positions:
Catcher, First Baseman and Pinch Hitter
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
5-11, 187lb (180cm, 84kg)
Born:
January 31, 1882
in Carthage, IL
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Died:
July 23, 1933
in Keokuk, IA
Buried:
Moss Ridge Cemetery, Carthage, IL
Debut:
April 12, 1911
(Age 29-071d,
3,441st in major league history)
vs. WSH 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 SB
Last Game:
June 9, 1918
(Age 36-129d)
vs. BOS 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1911 season
Full Name: Alva Mitchell Williams
Nicknames:
Buff or Rip
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from the B-R Bullpen
View Player Bio
from the SABR BioProject
1918 Fielding Game Log (as C)