Poindexter Williams

Poindexter Williams (September 10, 1897 – March 17, 1969), nicknamed "P.D.", was an American Negro league catcher and manager in the 1920s and 1930s.

Poindexter Williams
Catcher
Born: (1897-09-10)September 10, 1897
Decatur, Alabama
Died: March 17, 1969(1969-03-17) (aged 71)
Homewood, Alabama
Batted: Right Threw: Right
Negro league baseball debut
1921, for the Chicago American Giants
Last appearance
1933, for the Homestead Grays
Teams
As player

As manager

A native of Decatur, Alabama, Williams made his Negro leagues debut in 1921 with the Chicago American Giants and Detroit Stars. He spent most of his career with the Birmingham Black Barons,[1][2] and served as Birmingham's manager for three seasons.[3] Williams died in Homewood, Alabama in 1969 at age 71.

References
  1. "Poindexter Williams". seamheads.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  2. "Poindexter Williams". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  3. "Poindexter Williams (manager page)". seamheads.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.


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