Smokey Joe Williams
| Joe Williams | |
|---|---|
Williams in 1917 | |
| Pitcher / Manager | |
| Born: April 6, 1886 Seguin, Texas, U.S. | |
| Died: February 25, 1951 (aged 64) New York City, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Negro leagues debut | |
| 1907, for the San Antonio Black Bronchos | |
| Last Negro leagues appearance | |
| 1932, for the Detroit Wolves | |
| Negro leagues statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 16–19 |
| Earned run average | 3.51 |
| Strikeouts | 201 |
| Managerial record | 18–23 |
| Winning percentage | .439 |
| Managerial record at Baseball Reference | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Member of the National | |
| Baseball Hall of Fame | |
| Induction | 1999 |
| Election method | Veterans Committee |
Joseph Williams (April 6, 1886 – February 25, 1951), nicknamed "Cyclone Joe" and "Smokey Joe", was an American right-handed pitcher in Negro league baseball. He is considered one of the greatest pitchers of all-time and was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999.