Jimy Williams, the former manager of the Boston Red Sox, passed away on Monday at the age of 80, the team confirmed.
“The Red Sox honored Jimmy Williams as a true staple and leader,” the organization said in a post on X, the platform that was formerly known as Twitter. “Our condolences to the Williams family.”
Williams passed away in Florida on Friday, the team reported, following a brief illness.
From 1997 to 2001, Williams was the Red Sox’s manager. During that time, he led the team to a record of 414–352, which is eighth on the team’s all-time managerial games and wins list.
In 1998 and 1999, he guided the Red Sox to consecutive postseason appearances, and in 1999, he was named American League Manager of the Year.
Williams finished his managerial career with the Houston Astros in 2002–2004 after having managed the Toronto Blue Jays in 1986–1989 before that.
“We are saddened to learn of the passing of former Blue Jays Manager Jimy Williams,” the Toronto Blue Jays wrote in a post on X. His influence on our company will live on indefinitely.Our thoughts and prayers are with Jimy’s family and friends during this trying time.
– Jimy Williams, the 80-year-old manager of the Boston Red Sox, passed away, the team said on Monday.
The Red Sox posted a message on X, formerly known as Twitter, stating, “Jimmy Williams was a true staple and leader of the team.” “The Williams family has our deepest sympathies.”
According to the club, Williams passed away in Florida on Friday following a brief illness.
From 1997 to 2001, Williams oversaw the Red Sox, leading the team to a 414–352 record during that span, good for ninth place on the team’s all-time managerial wins and games list.
In addition to guiding the Red Sox to consecutive postseason appearances in 1998 and 1999, he was named American League Manager of the Year in the latter year.