Britannica Sources used in this answer

How did Smokey Joe Williams perform against the Philadelphia Phillies in 1915?

Created from Britannica articles using AI. AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.

Negro league The 1935 roster of the Negro league team the Pittsburgh Crawfords, including Cool Papa Bell (seventh from right), Josh Gibson (fourth from right), and Satchel Paige (second from right).

In 1915, Smokey Joe Williams, a standout pitcher for the Lincoln Giants, delivered a dominant performance against the Philadelphia Phillies. During an exhibition game, Williams threw a five-hit shutout against the National League champions.1