Frank Williams #773

This week, a great reliever with a sad story...it's Frank Williams. Frank Williams and his twin brother were orphaned at birth, they found an identity through baseball. Frank used a sidearm delivery and a slurve to baffle batters and had a great run in 1986-87 with the Giants and Reds. He discovered his First Nations family and was a role model for indigenous youth in Canada. His career was cut short by a car accident, after which his life fell to pieces. He dealt with homelessness, drugs, and alcohol, ultimately passing away at 50. 

Topics: Craig vs Herzog, baseball card IDs, other Frank Williamses

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Stathead search of non-closers in the 80s by ERA+

Frank's involvement in Giants-Cards Brawl

88 Topps Blog post about this card⁠⁠

Tom Hawthorn blog about Frank⁠⁠

Google Groups discussion of Frank ⁠⁠

First Nations article about Frank ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Story about Frank’s only start⁠⁠

Frank’s other cards showing his motion⁠⁠