Thomas Williams (September 9, 1896 – January 19, 1937) was a Negro leaguespitcher for several years before the founding of the first Negro National League, and in its first few seasons.
In 1917, 21 year-old Williams registered for the WWI draft. He lists his occupation as a "Professional Base Ball" Player for Rube Foster. He also lists his home address as 3664 Wabash Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. Williams is listed as married and lists his wife as a dependent.[3]
In 1918, while playing for the Hilldale Club, Williams was drafted into the Army in Class 1-A.[2]
^""American Giants Ready for the Bell" Indianapolis Freeman, Indianapolis, Indiana, Saturday, February 7, 1920, Page 3, Columns 5 to 7" (PDF). Negroleagues.bravehost.com. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
^ ab""Santop, Williams and Tom Williams" Evening Public Ledger, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, July 17, 1918, Page 11, Column 3" (PDF). Negroleagues.bravehost.com. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
^""WWI Draft Registration Card for Thomas Williams" Precinct 50, Ward 2, Chicago, Illinois, June 5, 1917" (PDF). Negroleagues.bravehost.com. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
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