‘Smokey’ Joe Williams no-hits Brooklyn Royal Giants, 99 years ago today
“Smokey” Joe Williams tossed a Negro Leagues no-hitter for the New York Lincoln Giants, 99 years ago today.
‘Smokey’ Joe Williams no-hits Brooklyn Royal Giants, 98 years ago today
“Smokey” Joe Williams tossed a Negro Leagues no-hitter for the New York Lincoln Giants, 98 years ago today. On May 4, 1919, during the first game of a Sunday doubleheader, Williams no-hit the Brooklyn Royal Giants for a 1-0 victory. The hard throwing righty from Seguin, Texas, who also took on the nickname “Cyclone” Joe,…
‘Smokey’ Joe Williams no-hits Brooklyn Royal Giants, 97 years ago today
“Smokey” Joe Williams tossed a Negro Leagues no-hitter for the New York Lincoln Giants, 97 years ago today. On May 4, 1919, during the first game of a Sunday doubleheader, Williams no-hit the Brooklyn Royal Giants for a 1-0 victory. The hard throwing righty from Seguin, Texas, who also took on the nickname “Cyclone” Joe,…