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) 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 teams between the 1961 and 1964 seasons. Listed at , , Williams batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Detroit, Michigan. Williams entered the majors in 1961 with the Philadelphia Phillies, playing for them for one year before joining the Houston Colt .45's in 1962 and the Kansas City Athletics in 1964. In a three season career, Williams was a .230 hitter (31-for-135) with 15 runs and five runs batted