Oscar 'Butler' Williams: Forgotten Hero Unveiled

Join us on December 9th, 2025, at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham for a special event honoring Oscar Butler Williams, a legendary figure in local baseball. The Negro Southern League Museum, in collaboration with Commissioner Sheila Tyson, will unveil a new exhibit dedicated to Williams, a star player, coach, and manager in Birminghams Industrial League. The event includes a public reception with free food and drinks, and remarks from Williams family, historians, and city officials. This is a free and open event celebrating Birminghams rich baseball history and the impact of Williams and other local players on the Negro Leagues and Major League Baseball. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.