Billy Williams
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Santo elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee
Kansas City Star Royals News &bull Dec 6, 2011
Ron Santo, the barrel-chested Chicago Cubs third baseman who clicked his heels in victory, was elected to the Hall of Fame on Monday, overwhelmingly chosen by the Veterans Committee nearly a year to the day after he died hoping for… Full Story »
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Damon makes more history Tuesday night
Tampa Tribune Rays News &bull Sep 14, 2011
Johnny Damon's assault on baseball's record books continued Tuesday night at Camden Yards when the Tampa Bay Rays' designated hitter stole second base in the second inning. Damon reached base with a single, which was the 2,710th hit of his… Full Story »
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Santo statue location reunites longtime teammates
Chicago Tribune Cubs News &bull Aug 11, 2011
Ron Santo and Billy Williams are together again: Statues of the two former Chicago Cubs teammates are situated near each other outside Wrigley Field at the corner of Addison and Sheffield. Full Story »
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Santo's statue on display at Wrigley
Daily Herald Cubs News &bull Aug 10, 2011
Fans gather near a staute of former Chicago Cub player and broadcaster Ron Santo after its unveiling before the Chicago Cubs played the Washington Nationals on Wednesday in Chicago. Santo died in December 2010. Former Chicago Cub teammates of Ron… Full Story »
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Santo statue to be located next to Williams
Chicago Tribune Cubs News &bull Aug 8, 2011
The Cubs have decided to locate the Ron Santo statue near the one of Billy Williams, outside the rightfield gate at the corner of Sheffield Avenue and Addison Street.The Williams' statue was erected last year, moving the Harry Caray statue… Full Story »
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Broad Street Billy: 2 Billys share love of the game, though baseball worlds apart
Philly.com Phillies News &bull Jul 1, 2011GUY CALLED and said, "Broad Street Billy? This is Boston Red Sox Bill." Met him at yesterday's game. True to his 1950s' Fenway Park childhood, BoSox Billy Williams, 66, still bleeds Sox red, 39 years after falling for a Bridesburg… Full Story »
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This annotated week in baseball history: June 12-18, 1938
The Hardball Times &bull Jun 16, 2011
On June 15, 1938, Billy Williams was born. This week Richard looks back on his life and career. Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times . Full Story »
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