Cy Williams was a professional baseball player who had a successful career spanning nearly two decades. He was born in 1887 in Wadena, Iowa and began his professional career in 1912 with the Philadelphia Phillies. He was an outfielder and quickly established himself as one of the best players in the game.

Williams was a powerful hitter, known for his ability to hit home runs. He was the National League home run leader four times, and he set the Phillies' single-season home run record in 1923 with 33. He also had a career batting average of .292 and an on-base percentage of .385.

Williams was also a great fielder, with a career fielding percentage of .976. He was known for his strong arm and was able to throw out runners from the outfield. He was also a great base runner, stealing over 200 bases in his career.

Williams was a three-time All-Star and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1978. He was also a member of the Phillies' Wall of Fame.

Williams retired in 1930 after 18 seasons in the major leagues. He was one of the most successful players of his era and is remembered as one of the greatest players in Phillies history.

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