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Billy Williams is undoubtedly one of the most beloved Chicago Cubs players of all-time. That didn’t just happen – the Whistler, Alabama native endeared himself to fans with a sweet swing, 426 career home runs and much, much more during his 16 years on the North Side.
But on this date, June 29, back in the unforgettable 1969 season, Williams played his 896th straight game, passing Cardinals legend Stan Musial’s record set back in 1957. It was almost poetic that he did so playing in a doubleheader against St.