Smokey Joe Williams

Smokey Joe Williams
Williams in 1917
Pitcher
Born: (1886-04-06)April 6, 1886
Seguin, Texas, U.S.
Died: February 25, 1951(1951-02-25) (aged 64)
New York City, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Negro leagues debut
1907, San Antonio Black Bronchos
Last appearance
1932, Detroit Wolves
Career statistics
Win–loss record16–19
Earned run average3.51
Strikeouts201
Managerial record at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams
As Player
Career highlights and awards
  • Pitched a no-hitter on May 4, 1919 in Harlem[3]
Member of the National
Baseball Hall of Fame
Induction1999
Election methodVeterans 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.