George Williams (October 23, 1939 - May 14, 2009) was an infielder/outfielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly as a second baseman for three different teams between the 1961 and 1964 seasons. Listed at 5' 11", 165 lb., Williams batted and threw right handed. He was born in Detroit, Michigan.
Williams entered the majors in 1961 with the Philadelphia Phillies, playing for them one year before joining the Houston Colt .45's (1962) and Kansas City Athletics (1964).
In a three-season career, Williams was a .230 hitter (31-for-135) with 15 runs and five RBI in 59 games, including seven doubles without home runs.
An 11-season Minor league veteran, Williams hit .277 with 71 homers and 430 RBI in 1143 games for 10 teams from 1958 through 1968.
Williams died in his homeland of Detroit at the age of 69.
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