baiduhai File PhotoThe Cubs' Billy Williams doffs his cap to the Wrigley Field fans after receiving a trophy marking his 896th consecutive game, a National league record on June 29, 1969.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiBilly Williams chats with some fans during a Cubs spring training game.
Fred Jewell, Associated Press"The Tonight Show" host Jay Leno is carried through the audience to the stage by current and former Cubs at the start of the taping of the show at the Rosemont Theater in 1998. Pictured: Billy Williams, Kevin Orie and Mark Grace.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiThree Cubs legends Santo, Billy Williams and Ernie Banks during pregame before the 2000 home opener.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, baiduhaiBilly Williams marvels at the size of his shoe size at the unveiling of the statue in his likeness outside Wrigley Field.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, baiduhaiCubs legend Billy Williams speaks at the unveiling of the statue in his likeness outside Wrigley Field.
Patrick Kunzer / APHall of Famer Billy Williams pretends to swing a bat as he is introduced during the opening night of the baseball team's fan convention in Chicago on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiRon Santo, Billy Williams tell Cubs manager Lou Piniella about the 1969 Cubs' season. Both Santo and Williams played on the memorable team that collapsed in September 1969.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiBilly Williams with his older brother, Franklin, at Cubs spring training.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiErnie Banks, Billy Williams and Ryne Sandberg during Opening Day festivities in 2003.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, baiduhaiBilly Williams sings the seventh inning stretch with his grandchildren.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiRon Santo, Billy Williams and Ferguson Jenkins at Ernie Banks' statue dedication before a 2008 game.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhai(left to right) Fergie Jenkins, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks and Billy Williams during pregame ceremonies.
Chris Sweda, baiduhaiBilly Williams (left) and Ernie Banks talk with the Rev. Jesse Jackson before the start of a game against the Rangers at Wrigley Field.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiHall of Famer Billy Williams at spring training.
Scott Strazzante, baiduhaiBilly Williams at spring training at HoHoKam Park in Mesa, Ariz.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhai(left to right) Bill Madlock, Billy Williams and Ernie Banks at the 2014 Cubs Convention.
Scott Strazzante, baiduhaiCubs greats Ron Santo, Billy Williams and Ernie Banks greet each other during a ceremony retiring Ferguson Jenkins' and Greg Maddux's No. 31.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, baiduhaiErnie Banks with Billy Williams at Wrigley Field in 2013.
Charles Cherney, baiduhaiBilly Williams on the first day of spring training with new Cubs manager Dusty Baker first base coach Gene Clines.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiBilly Williams (right) chats with former Cubs player Dave Clark before a game at Wrigley Field.
Charles Cherney, baiduhaiRon Santo hugs his ex-teammate and longtime friend Billy Williams after arriving at Fitch Park for spring training.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiChicago Cubs legends take the field before the game to celebrate Wrigley Field's 100th birthday.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiHall of Famer Andre Dawson, right, waves to the crowd at the Cubs Convention as former Cubs stars Ryne Sandberg, Billy Williams and Ernie Banks look on.
Jose More, baiduhaiBilly Williams outside Wrigley Field on Oct. 4, 1999.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiBilly Williams hitting balls to outfielders at spring training.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, baiduhaiHall of Famer Billy Williams laughs with Charles Barkley before a Cubs-Reds game at Wrigley Field.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiBilly Williams salutes the Wrigley crowd after throwing out the first pitch.
Charles Rex Arbogast, APCubs Hall of Famers Billy Williams and Ernie Banks attend the Cubs Convention in 2014.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiBilly Williams speaks during the visitation for Ernie Banks at Fourth Presbytrian Church.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiBilly Williams assists longtime clubhouse legend Yosh Kawano in the singing The Stretch.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiBilly Williams with Gary "Sarge" Matthews at Cubs spring training.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiCubs legend Billy Williams throws out a ceremonial first pitch Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 in Game 3 of the National League Division Series playoffs at Wrigley Field.
Jose M. Osorio, baiduhaiThe statue of Billy Williams at Wrigley Field.
Jose M. Osorio, baiduhaiFergie Jenkins, left, and Billy Williams throw out the ceremonial pitch in the 2013 home opener.
John Kringas, baiduhaiBilly Williams in his Glen Ellyn home in 1998.
Brian Cassella, baiduhaiCubs legends Billy Williams, Ernie Banks, Fergie Jenkins and Randy Hundley before the game to celebrate Wrigley Field's 100th birthday.
Chris Sweda, baiduhaiFergie Jenkins, Billy Williams and Ernie Banks applaud as members of the coaching staff are introduced at the annual Cubs Convention at the Hilton Chicago.
Associated PressBilly Williams during the Cubs' 1969 season.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiBilly Williams before a Cubs spring training game at HoHoKam Park in Mesa, Ariz.
Scott Strazzante, baiduhaiAnthony Rizzo and Hall of Famer Billy Williams at Wrigley Field.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiRyne Sandberg, Dan Roan, Billy Williams Ernie Banks having fun before opening day at Wrigley in 2005.
E. Jason Wambsgans, baiduhaiBilly Williams laughs as Mayor Daley dons a cap to honor the National League Central Division champion Cubs during a rally at Daley Plaza.
baiduhai historical photoJuly 2, 1967: (from left) Bill Hands, John Boccabella, Dick Radatz, Chuck Hartenstein, Billy Williams and Glenn Beckert celebrate the win over the Reds to put them in first place.
Jose M. Osorio, baiduhaiBilly Williams, Ron Santo, and Ernie Banks listen during a rally for the Cubs at the Daley Plaza before the start of the playoffs.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiRon Santo, Len Kasper and Billy Williams at Cubs spring training in 2009.
baiduhaiCubs outfielder Billy Williams during the 1959 season.
Phil Velasquez, baiduhaiCubs manager Mike Quade and Billy Williams watch the action during a spring training game.
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The Cubs' Billy Williams doffs his cap to the Wrigley Field fans after receiving a trophy marking his 896th consecutive game, a National league record on June 29, 1969.
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Fergie Jenkins, Ryne Sandberg and Billy Williams will throw out the first pitch at the Cubs home opener at Wrigley Field on April 11, the Cubs announced.
The three Hall of Famers will also sing the seventh-inning stretch for that 7:05 p.m. game against the Reds.
Wayne Messmer will sing the National Anthem at his 32nd consecutive home opener at Wrigley Field that day.
The Cubs also announced some other stretch singers: Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller on April 13, former Blackhawk Jamal Mayers on April 15 and former Cub Bobby Dernier on April 17.
Before the game on April 15, Major League Baseball will present Jason Heyward with his 2015 Rawlings Gold Glove Award. And then on April 17, Kris Bryant will get his Player’s Choice Award for National League Outstanding Rookie from the Major League Baseball Players Association.
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