Cyclone Joe Williams

Joseph Williams (April 6, 1886 – February 25, 1951), nicknamed "Cyclone Joe" or "Smokey Joe", was an American right-handed pitcher in the Negro leagues. He is widely recognized as one of the game's greatest pitchers, even though he never played a game in the major leagues. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999.

Early life

Williams was born in Seguin, Texas; one of his parents was African American and the other was a Comanche Indian. He grew up to become an outstanding baseball pitcher, but as his path to the major leagues was barred by the color line, Williams spent his entire 27-year career (1905–32) pitching in the Negro leagues, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Cyclone / Smokey

During Williams' years in New York, he acquired the nickname "Cyclone Joe", or simply "Cyclone", frequently being listed in box scores solely by that name. After joining the Homestead Grays in the late 1920s, his nickname became "Smokey Joe", and the older "Cyclone" appellation was rarely used after that.

Smokey Joe

Smokey Joe, Smokey Joe's or Smoky Joe's may refer to:

Joe Williams

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Joe Williams (English footballer)

Joseph Williams (born 1873 - unknown) was an English footballer. His regular position was as a forward. He was born in Crewe, Cheshire. He played for Manchester United and Macclesfield Town.

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Joe Williams (guard)

Joseph Alford Williams (March 3, 1896 – January 18, 1949) was an American football guard. He played three seasons for the Canton Bulldogs and New York Giants.

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