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Billy Williams

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Billy Williams is an American former Major League Baseball left fielder and a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He spent most of his career with the Chicago Cubs, won the 1961 National League Rookie of the Year Award, and later captured the 1972 National League batting title. Williams finished with 2,711 hits and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987.

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What did Billy Williams hit in his 1961 rookie season?

Williams hit .278 with 25 home runs and 86 RBI for the Chicago Cubs in 1961. He won the National League Rookie of the Year Award that season.

Did Billy Williams play his entire career with the Cubs?

No. He played for the Cubs from 1959 through 1974, then finished his MLB career with the Oakland Athletics in 1975 and 1976.

What was Billy Williams's consecutive-games record?

Williams played in 1,117 consecutive games from September 1963 through September 1970. It was the longest consecutive-games streak by a National League player when he retired.

Why is Billy Williams in the Baseball Hall of Fame?

Williams finished with 2,711 hits and a .290 career batting average. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1987 after a 18-season career dominated by his years with Chicago.