Cubs Career
Billy Williams played for the Chicago Cubs from 1959 through 1974.
Source: National Baseball Hall of FameAthlete profile
Billy Williams
Billy Williams was a left fielder who played 16 seasons for the Chicago Cubs from 1959 through 1974.
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Billy Williams History
Wrigley Field statue
The Cubs unveiled a statue of Williams outside Wrigley Field in 2010.
Source: MLB.comCubs retire No. 26
The Cubs retired Williams' uniform number 26.
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Williams entered the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1987.
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Billy Williams Facts
Cubs Home Runs
Williams hit 392 home runs during his Cubs career.
Source: MLB.comDurability
Williams played in 1,117 consecutive games.
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The National Baseball Hall of Fame inducted Williams in 1987.
Source: National Baseball Hall of FamePosition
Williams was a left fielder.
Source: National Baseball Hall of FameRetired Number
The Cubs retired Williams' No. 26 on August 13, 1987.
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