Stan Williams, scary jug of stars which helped Los Angeles Dodgers to win 1959 World Series, he died. He was 84 years old. Williams died Saturday at his home in Laughlin, Nevada. He was hospitalized Feb. 11 and later placed in a hospice for the effects of heart disease, the Dodgers reported Sunday, later confirmed by his son, Stan Jr.
Williams also lifted a World Series title in 1990 as a pitching coach with the Cincinnati Reds. Twice the All-Star Right was part of a strong Dodgers rotation that included Sandy Koufax, Don Drysdale and Johnny Podres from 1960 to 1962.
Williams, known as the “Big Hurt” because of his passion for pitching, had a 109-94 record with an ERA of 3.48 during a 14-year career in the major leagues.
“They always talked about my father as a bad headhunter. He put on his uniform and changed immediately, “Stan Jr. commented by telephone.” Henry Aaron always said my father was the toughest guy he’d ever faced. “
Williams was signed as a free agent by the Dodgers and was added to the major league team when the team moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles in 1958. He remained with the team until 1962.
He was traded to the New York Yankees with Bill Skowron on November 26, 1962. He was a member of the Yankees until 1964 and later moved to Cleveland (1965-69), Minnesota (1970-71), St. Louis. Louis (1971) and Boston (1972).
After retiring as a player, Williams continued in baseball as a pitching coach, talent scout and advisor to various teams. As a pitching coach, he helped the Red Sox, Yankees and Reds win division, league and World Series titles.
In addition to her son, Williams is survived by her daughter Shawn, her brother Jim Williams and three grandchildren. His wife Elaine is already dead.