The former Major League Baseball manager, Jimy Williams, has passed away at the age of 80, as announced by his former team, the Boston Red Sox, on Monday. The team did not provide a cause of death.
The Red Sox expressed their condolences in a statement, remembering Williams as a true staple and leader during his tenure as the team’s manager from 1997 to 2001. They extended their sympathy to the Williams family.
Jimy Williams, who earned the title of the 1999 American League Manager of the Year with the Red Sox, had a managerial career spanning 12 seasons. He started with the Toronto Blue Jays, managing from 1986 to 1989, followed by five years with the Red Sox and three seasons with the Houston Astros from 2002 to 2004.
In addition to his managerial roles, Jimy Williams achieved success as a coach, securing two World Series championships. He contributed to the Atlanta Braves’ 1995 victory as the third-base coach and played a pivotal role as the bench coach for the Philadelphia Phillies during their 2008 World Series win.
Each of the teams Williams was associated with expressed their condolences in public statements:
The Blue Jays acknowledged Williams’ impact on their organization and expressed sadness at the passing of the former manager, stating, “Our hearts go out to Jimy’s family and friends during this difficult time.”
The Astros, where Williams managed from 2002 to 2004, conveyed their condolences, remembering his three seasons with the team: “We send our heartfelt condolences to Jimy’s family and friends.”
The Phillies mourned the loss of their former bench coach and 2008 World Series champion, offering thoughts and condolences to his family, including his son, Shawn, who is involved in Phillies player development.
The Braves, for whom Williams served as the third-base coach from 1991 to 1996, remembered him as a World Series champion and expressed their thoughts and prayers for his family and friends.
Before his managerial and coaching career, Williams played 14 games in MLB for the St. Louis Cardinals during the 1966 and 1967 seasons.
Reports indicate that Williams is survived by his wife, Peggy, four children, and eight grandchildren.
