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Eli Williams
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Outfielder
Born: (1916-11-08)November 8, 1916
Union Springs, Alabama
Died: October 26, 2003(2003-10-26) (aged 86)
Miami, Florida
debut
1943, for the Harrisburg–St. Louis Stars
Last appearance
1945, for the Kansas City Monarchs
Teams

Elijah Williams (November 8, 1916 – October 26, 2003), nicknamed "Eddie", was an American Negro league outfielder who played in the 1940s.

A native of Union Springs, Alabama, Williams made his Negro leagues debut in 1943 with the Harrisburg–St. Louis Stars. He went on to play for the Kansas City Monarchs in 1945. Williams died in Miami, Florida in 2003 at age 86.

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