He established himself as the Cubs' left fielder with a great rookie season in 1961: 146 games, .278 average, 25 HR & 86 RBI.
In the 1960's, and the early 1970's, Williams was one of the most consistent hitters in the NL. He won a batting title in 1972 (.333) & led the NL in hits in 1970 (205).
Williams was consistently good finishing with a .290 career batting average, 2,711 hits, 426 HR & 1,475 RBI.
He was selected to The Hall of Fame in 1987.
In the 1960's, and the early 1970's, Williams was one of the most consistent hitters in the NL. He won a batting title in 1972 (.333) & led the NL in hits in 1970 (205).
Williams was consistently good finishing with a .290 career batting average, 2,711 hits, 426 HR & 1,475 RBI.
He was selected to The Hall of Fame in 1987.
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