Billy Williams - They always put us together.

Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks

Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks

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Hall of Famer sweet-swinging Billy Williams talks about his journey to the big leagues, his time with Ron Santo in the minor leagues, their parallel careers that made MLB history, the 1969 season that should have been, and more. Then Jeff again, crackerjack calls his mom, Judy, and they discuss a hilarious story about Billy Williams and a wild goose.

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