Lakeview in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

"Sweet-Swinging" Billy Williams

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

1. "Sweet-Swinging" Billy Williams Marker

Inscription. [Text on front of base of statue:]
Billy spent 31 seasons in a Cubs uniform as a player and coach, a club record.

[Text on right base of statue:]
Soft-spoken clutch performer was one of most respected hitters of his day. Batted solid .290 over 18 seasons socking 426 home runs. Hit 20 or more homers 13 straight seasons. 1961 N.L. Rookie of Year. 1972 N.L. batting champion with .333. Held N.L. record for consecutive games played with 1,117.

National Baseball Hall of Fame plaque inscription

[Text on left base of statue:]
Billy Williams was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, July 26, 1987. Billy's uniform number, 26, was retired by the Cubs August 13, 1987.

Erected 2010 by Chicago Cubs.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.

Location. 41° 56.908′ N, 87° 39.421′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lakeview. It is on North Clark Street 0.1 miles north of Addison

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Street, on the right when traveling north. The statue is in Gallagher Way, an open-air plaza next to Wrigley Field. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1060 West Addison Street, Chicago IL 60613, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ron Santo (here, next to this marker); Ernie Banks, "Mr. Cub" (a few steps from this marker); Ryne Sandberg (a few steps from this marker); Ferguson Jenkins (a few steps from this marker); Wrigley Field (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Wrigley Field (about 400 feet away); Into the Cubs Archives (about 700 feet away); Harry Caray (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker.

Billy Williams statue (left side) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

2. Billy Williams statue (left side)

The Billy Williams statue was unveiled in 2010 at the southeast corner of Wrigley Field, at Sheffield and Addison, replacing a statue of announcer Harry Caray that was relocated to Sheffield and Waveland, in front of the entrance into the stadium's bleacher section. It was moved to its current location in Gallagher Way in 2022.

Regarding "Sweet-Swinging" Billy Williams. Billy Williams was the second Cub to have his number retired by the club; his #26 was retired in 1987, the year he was inducted into the Hall of Fame. The six-time All-Star holds most of the Cubs' records for left-handed hitters; he was also the 1970 runner-up for the National League's Most Valuable Player.

Also see . . . Baseball-Reference: Billy Williams. (Submitted on November 20, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Billy Williams statue (right side) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

3. Billy Williams statue (right side)

"Sweet-Swinging" Billy Williams image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

4. "Sweet-Swinging" Billy Williams

Five Cubs statues in Gallagher Way image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

5. Five Cubs statues in Gallagher Way

Wrigley Field image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

6. Wrigley Field

The five statues in Gallagher Way can be seen 500 feet in the distance beyond the stadium's famous marquee.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 20, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.