George Williams (YMCA) place was the YMCA, which he founded on 6 June 1844. It promoted Muscular Christianity. One of the earliest converts and contributors to the new association was George's employer, George Hitchcock. It also provided a safe place for young men and women. Williams was knighted by Queen Victoria in her 1894 Birthday Honours. After his death in 1905, he was commemorated by a stained-glass window in the nave of Westminster Abbey. Sir George Williams is buried in St Paul's Cathedral. Sir George Williams University in Montreal, which was founded by the YMCA, was named in commemoration of Williams; it was
George Williams (infielder) in in 59 games including seven doubles without any home runs. An 11-season minor league veteran, Williams hit .277 with 71 homers and 430 RBI in 1,143 games for 10 teams from 1958 through 1968. In between, he played for the Leones del Caracas club of the Venezuelan Winter League during the 1966–1967 season. Williams died from lung cancer in his home city of Detroit at the age of 69. <br> George Williams (infielder) George Williams (October 23, 1939 – May 14, 2009) was an American professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for three different