Home-Run King of the National League

He was the first player to hit 200 home runs in the National League. "Cy" Williams played for six years with the Chicago Cubs and for thirteen years with the Philadelphia Phillies. Tied by Babe Ruth with forty-one home runs in 1923. His lifetime record in home runs is 251. In Three Lakes Cy is better known for his architectural achievements in designing and building.

Born · December 21, 1888

Died · April 23, 1974

Marker is on Park Street north of U.S. 45, on the left when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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