Cy Williams
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About
Philadelphia Phillies slugger who was one of the top hitters in the National League in the early years after the dead-ball era.
Before Fame
He was spotted by a baseball scout in an exhibition baseball game between Notre Dame and a professional team; he turned the offer down to keep playing at ND but promised he'd consider Chicago first if he ever went pro.
Trivia
He showed himself to be a power hitter, leading the National League four times in home runs.
Family Life
He was born in Wadena, Indiana, a small town of only about 75 residents.
Associated With
Before joining baseball he played college football at Notre Dane, on the same line as Knute Rockne.
