Billy Williams – Autographed & Framed Photograph

Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer – “Sweet Swingin’ Billy from Whistler”

This striking color photograph features Billy Williams of the Chicago Cubs, kneeling with his bat on the field at Wrigley, wearing the team’s classic pinstripes. His autograph, in bold blue ink, stretches cleanly across his chest area and is beautifully preserved. The photograph is framed with cream and navy double matting inside a vintage oak frame, enhancing its timeless baseball aesthetic.

About Billy Williams:

• Full Name: Billy Leo Williams

• Born: June 15, 1938

• Position: Outfielder / First Baseman

• Teams: Chicago Cubs (1959–1974), Oakland Athletics (1975–1976)

• Career Highlights:

  • Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee (1987)

  • 6× All-Star

  • National League Batting Champion (1972)

  • National League Rookie of the Year (1961)

  • 2× NL MVP Runner-Up (1970, 1972)

  • Career Stats: .290 AVG, 426 HR, 1,475 RBI

  • 2,711 Career Hits

  • Jersey #26 retired by the Chicago Cubs

Known for his effortless, rhythmic swing and steady demeanor, Williams was one of baseball’s most reliable hitters through the 1960s and early 1970s. He formed a cornerstone of the great Cubs teams alongside Ernie Banks and Ron Santo, embodying the franchise’s golden era of star power.

Details:

• Athlete: Billy Williams

• Team: Chicago Cubs

• Medium: Color photograph

• Signature Ink: Blue felt-tip marker

• Matting: Cream with navy accent

• Frame: Oak woodgrain with glass front

• Approx. Size: 16" x 20" (framed)

• Condition: Excellent – crisp photo and bold, well-placed autograph

Collector’s Note:

This signed Billy Williams photograph is a must-have for Cubs or Hall of Fame collectors, representing a player who combined grace and power at the plate for nearly two decades.