Cy Williams

About

Philadelphia Phillies slugger who was one of the top hitters in the National League in the early years after the dead-ball era.

Before fame

He was spotted by a baseball scout in an exhibition baseball game between Notre Dame and a professional team; he turned the offer down to keep playing at ND but promised he'd consider Chicago first if he ever went pro.

Trivia

He showed himself to be a power hitter, leading the National League four times in home runs.

Family life

He was born in Wadena, Indiana, a small town of only about 75 residents.

Associated with

Before joining baseball he played college football at Notre Dane, on the same line as Knute Rockne.