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"Former MLB Manager Jimy Williams Dies at 80"

Former baseball player, manager, and coach Jimy Williams has passed away at the age of 80. Williams had a modest playing career before transitioning to coaching and managing, with stints at the Blue Jays, Braves, Red Sox, Astros, and Phillies. He managed parts of 12 seasons with a combined record of 910-790 and won the American League Manager of the Year honors in 1999. Williams leaves behind a lasting legacy in the baseball world, with his two sons also pursuing careers in professional baseball.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

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"Former MLB World Series Champion and Manager Jimy Williams Dies at 80"

Former MLB manager and Philadelphia Phillies coach Jimy Williams, who was part of the coaching staff for the Phillies' 2008 World Series win, has passed away at the age of 80. Williams, known as a "baseball lifer," also managed the Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, and Houston Astros during his career, achieving a Major League managerial record of 910-790. The Phillies expressed their condolences to his family, including his son Shawn, who manages in the Phillies player development system.

via PennLive|

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"Longtime MLB Manager Jimy Williams Dies at 80"

Jimy Williams, a longtime MLB manager and coach, passed away at the age of 80 after a brief illness. He managed the Blue Jays, Red Sox, and Astros, winning the American League Manager of the Year for Boston in 1999. Williams also had a brief big-league career as an infielder and managed minor-league teams before coaching for the Atlanta Braves and serving as the Phillies bench coach. He is survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters, and eight grandchildren, with both sons having coaching careers in baseball.

via The Athletic|

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"Former MLB Manager Jimy Williams Dies at 80"

Jimy Williams, former manager for the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, and Houston Astros, has passed away at the age of 80. He won the American League Manager of the Year in 1999 and had a successful career with 910 wins over a dozen seasons. Williams also had stints with the Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, two sons, and eight grandchildren.

via ESPN|

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