Smokey Joe Williams

Smokey Joe Williams
Smokey Joe Williams
	Williams in 1917
	Pitcher
	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
	1905, San Antonio Black Bronchos
Last appearance
	1932, Detroit Wolves
Career statistics
Win–loss record	16–19
Earned run average	3.51
Strikeouts	201
Teams
	As Player San Antonio Black Bronchos (1905–1909); Chicago Giants (1910); New York Lincoln Giants (1911–1923); Schenectady Mohawk Giants (1913); Chicago American Giants (1914); Breakers Hotel (1915–1916); Atlantic City Bacharach Giants (1916); Hilldale Club (1917); Brooklyn Royal Giants (1924); Homestead Grays (1925–1932); Detroit Wolves (1932);
Career highlights and awards
	Pitched a no-hitter on May 4, 1919 in Harlem;
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.

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